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Cherry Barb Puntius titteya

Water: Freshwater

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Cherry Barb photo
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Cherry Barb photo
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Overview

Scientific name
Puntius titteya
Origin region
Sri Lanka
Care level
easy
Level in tank
mid
Adult size (cm)
5.00
Minimum tank (L)
60
Temperament
peaceful
Diet
omnivore

Water parameters

Temperature (°C)
23.0–27.0
pH
6.00–7.50
GH (dGH)
3.0–10.0
KH (dKH)
1.0–5.0

Habitat & environment

Sri Lanka

Feeding

omnivore

Temperament & behaviour

peaceful

Breeding & care

Egg scatterer.

Notes

Shy, plant cover helps.

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Created: 2025-08-29 09:43:08
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