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Title: Cherry Barb
Description: Puntius titteya


Sergeant Major - January 22, 2006 01:24 AM (GMT)
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<b>Common Names:</b> Cherry Barb
<br><b>Scientific Name:</b> <i>Puntius titteya</i>
<br><b>Family:</b> Cyprinidae
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<br><b>Alkalinity:</b> 6.0-7.0 pH
<br><b>Temp:</b> 74-79°F
<br><b>Hardness:</b> 4-10 KH
<br><b>Life Span:</b> 5-7 years
<br><b>Maximum Size:</b> 2 inches
<br><b>Preferred Tank Size:</b> 30g
<br><b>Diet:</b> Omnivore
<br><b>Breeding:</b> After a pair has developed, the female will lay the eggs and the male will follow behind to fertilize. The fry will be free-swimming after about 5 days.
<br><b>Temerament:</b> Peaceful
<br><b>Compatible:</b> Cory Cats, Danios/Minnows, Gouramis, Loaches, Mollies, Plecos, Rainbowfish, Rasboras, Sharks, Suckermouth Catfish, and Tetras.
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<br><b>Habitat:</b> Well planted tank with plenty of room for swimming
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<br><b>In The Wild:</b> Borneo, Indonesia, Sumatra
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