The cherry barb comes in two forms albino and regular. The albino is on the left.
Common Name:Cherry Barb
Scientific Name:Barbus titteya
Family:Cyprinidae
Origin:Sri Lanka
Diet:Omnivore
Temperament:Extremely peaceful.
Average Size:2 inches
Gender: Males have alot more red and are brighter. Females are dull in color and have fuller bellys.
Perferred Water Conditions: pH 6.0-8.0, temperature 72-84F
Care: Easy to care for and breed. Nice edition to a community tank. For breeding use a tank with lots of live plants and feed live foods.
Author:BlueAmbist
Image Credit:BlueAmbist
