cardinal tetra
Cherry Barb – Puntius titteya – Live Aquarium Fish
Cherry Barb (Puntius titteya) — vivid cherry-red males; most peaceful barb in the hobby
Betta safe — only commonly available barb reliably compatible with Betta fish
Compatible with shrimp (adult Neocaridina and Caridina) and planted nano tanks
Strong sexual dimorphism — males vivid cherry red; females attractive olive-brown with dark stripe
At least 2 males in the group for regular colour display and competition behaviour
1 Pair ₹99 ? | 2 Pairs ₹179 | 3 Pairs ₹249 ⭐ | 5 Pairs ₹399 ?
Dark substrate + live food + tannins = most intense cherry-red colouration
pH 6.0–7.5 · 23–27°C · origin: Sri Lanka blackwater streams
Natural companion for planted Sri Lankan biotope with Cryptocoryne and Java Fern