{"product_id":"cherry-barbs","title":"Cherry Barbs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCherry Barb (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePuntius titteya\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Easy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Cherry Barb is a peaceful, colourful schooling fish that adds vibrant red colour and constant activity to any freshwater aquarium. Males develop a rich cherry-red colour, especially during breeding, while females display a softer golden-red appearance. They are an excellent choice for both beginner and experienced fish keepers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Peaceful\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2 inches (5 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 20 gallons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 73–81°F (23–27°C)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6.0–7.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Omnivore – enjoys high-quality flakes, micro pellets, frozen foods, live foods, and occasional vegetable-based foods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Care for Your Cherry Barbs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Keep them in groups of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6 or more\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to encourage natural schooling behaviour and reduce stress.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Provide plenty of live plants, driftwood, and open swimming areas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Maintain clean, stable water with regular water changes and good filtration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Feed a varied diet to enhance their vibrant colours and overall health.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ House them with other peaceful community fish and avoid aggressive or large tank mates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith proper care, Cherry Barbs can live \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4–7 years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and are a colourful, active addition to any peaceful freshwater community aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable now at Primal Paradise Pets!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Primal Paradise Pets","offers":[{"title":"Each","offer_id":46073664078022,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Group of 3","offer_id":46073664110790,"sku":null,"price":14.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3726\/7142\/files\/D53856D4-84E3-412F-842B-87AA4E70202F.jpg?v=1784157019","url":"https:\/\/primalparadisepets.ca\/products\/cherry-barbs","provider":"Primal Paradise Pets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}