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Cherry Barb-Puntius titteya

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    CHERRY BARB

    Origins:Asia, being restricted to the streams and rivers of Southwestern Sri Lanka.
    Size:2 in.
    Diet:Flake and small livefoods, some plant matter.
    Water:Temperature 72-75F; soft (50mg/l) and acidic (pH 6.0-6.5)
    Temperament:Placid and somewhat timid.

    The cherry-red coloration associated with these barbs is most evident in fully mature males that are in spawning condition. Females, in contrast, are significantly duller, with the reddish coloration being largely restricted to the area around the gills. Being relatively shy fish, they display less of a shoaling instinct than many related barbs. Cherry Barbs need a densely planted spawning tank, since their eggs stick to aquatic plants.
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    MOD_Dawn, Jun 23, 2009
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