Cherry Barb Pethia titteya
Water: Freshwater
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Overview
Scientific name
Pethia titteya
Origin region
South Asia (Sri Lanka)
Care level
Easy
Level in tank
Mid
Adult size (cm)
5.00
Minimum tank (L)
40
Temperament
Peaceful
Diet
Omnivore
Water parameters
Temperature (°C)
23.0–28.0
pH
6.00–7.50
GH (dGH)
3.0–12.0
KH (dKH)
1.0–6.0
Salinity (ppt)
0.00–1.00
Habitat & environment
South Asia (Sri Lanka)
Feeding
Omnivore
Temperament & behaviour
Peaceful
Breeding & care
Egg scatterer; fine-leaved plants help; very small foods for fry.
Notes
Males turn deep red when displaying; excellent community fish.