The cherry barb (Puntius titteya) is a peaceful fish that grows to about 2 inches and spends its time in mid-water. Keep at least 6 together, in a tank of 20 gallons or more, at 73–81°F and pH 6–7.5.
20 galsmallest tank
2″adult size
73–81°Ftemperature
6–7.5pH
6+group size
Peacefultemperament
Good tankmates
Avoid
- ✕White cloud mountain minnow: Cherry barb and White cloud mountain minnow need different temperatures (73–81°F vs 60–72°F).
- ✕Rosy barb: Cherry barb and Rosy barb need different temperatures (73–81°F vs 64–72°F).
- ✕Paradise fish: Paradise fish is aggressive and best kept alone.
- ✕Angelfish: Angelfish grows big enough to eat Cherry barb.
- ✕Convict cichlid: Convict cichlid is aggressive and best kept alone.
- ✕Oscar: Oscar is aggressive and best kept alone.
- ✕Fancy goldfish: Cherry barb and Fancy goldfish need different temperatures (73–81°F vs 65–72°F).
- ✕Comet goldfish: Cherry barb and Comet goldfish need different temperatures (73–81°F vs 60–72°F).
From TankCoach's own species data: common hobby guidance for adults, rounded. Individual fish vary. Not veterinary advice.