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Cherry Barb

class: Actinopterygiigenus: Puntiusorder: Cypriniformesfamily: Cyprinidaephylum: Chordata

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Store Availability

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Care Requirements

Diet

Omnivore

Temp. Range

23°C - 27°C

Lifespan

4-5 years

Habitat

Tropical Freshwater Aquarium

Space Needed

Minimum 60 litres for a small school

ph

6.0 - 7.5

water hardness

4 - 15 dGH

Peaceful schooling fish that thrives best in groups of 6 or more; males develop deep cherry-red coloration during spawning.

Health & Vaccinations
Common Health Risks
IchthyophthiriasisFin RotVelvet Disease
Toxic To
Copper sulfate

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