Cherry Barb (Puntius titteya) The Cherry Barb is a vibrant and hardy freshwater fish known for its deep red coloration—especially in males—and peaceful temperament. These active yet gentle fish are ideal for beginners and thrive in planted aquariums where they feel secure and show off their best colors. Males develop a rich cherry-red hue during breeding or when kept in good conditions, while females are more subdued in tone. Cherry Barbs are best kept in schools and add dynamic color and motion to any community setup. Need to Know: Recommended For: Community and planted tanks Minimum Tank Size: 40 litres Temperature Range: 22–28°C pH Range: 6.0–7.5 Recommended School Size: 6 or more Compatibility: Peaceful; ideal with other calm, small fish Max Size: 4–5 cm Shipping Disclaimer: All fish are usually shipped on Monday or Tuesday mornings via an overnight courier. We use NZ Couriers for all livestock shipping, we find they handle your fish with the best possible care and have quick overnight delivery nationwide. Special Requests: If you have any requests for gender/colour etc we will do our best to accommodate them. Please note we can not always accommodate every request due to high stock turnover and what is available at the time. We move all fish sold online into separate holding tanks while they wait to be shipped. Rural Shipping: Good news! If you are a rural customer, we can still ship fish to you. Your order will be shipped to your nearest NZ Couriers Depot or Collect/Send Point and you will be phoned once it arrives. You can find your nearest depot/point here: https://nzcextras.co.nz/nearestlocation/
