Cherry barbs are tropical freshwater schooling fish with a well-behaved, peaceful nature suitable for a community tank. They actively swim in loosely formed shoals and require plenty of hiding places as they tend to be shy. The males might show aggressive behavior during spawning. Cherry barbs are underrated schooling fish guaranteed to enhance any freshwater … Read more
Native to Shri Lanka, cherry barbs are known to be peaceful and timid. This character may be what makes them vulnerable to predators. However, a robust male cherry barb or a school of cherry barbs can become quite aggressive, refusing to be intimidated by larger fish. Hence it is advisable to keep them away from … Read more
Cherry barbs are not livebearers but rather reproduce by spawning, which they do readily. Female cherry barbs usually produce 200- 300 eggs at a time, which are fertilized instantly by a male in the tank. Cherry barb eggs hatch within two days of being laid, and the parents do not raise their fry. Whether this … Read more
Cherry barbs are hardy fish due to their durability in resisting diseases and cope with less than ideal tank conditions. Although they are hardy, it does not mean they are invincible. Certain conditions may lower their immunity level. Cherry barbs must have the proper care routine to ensure optimum health. Any comprise in their habitat … Read more
Although cherry barbs are considered peaceful, there are some exceptions to the rules. Some cherry barbs are feisty and choose aggression over peace. A display of that aggression towards other fish is by fin nipping. There are usually some contributing factors causing these triggers such as poor water quality, overcrowding, or spawning. Often this aggression … Read more
Cherry barbs (Puntius titteya) are not bottom feeders. They are considered middle-tank feeders of an aquarium. However, cherry barbs often venture close to the bottom of a tank, especially if the tank is heavily planted and dimly lit, replicating the species’ natural environment. Cherry barbs may also be, at times, referred to as mid-bottom dwelling … Read more
Cherry barbs are generally peaceful and not aggressive fish, especially if they are looked after and have enough resources. They might get aggressive under certain circumstances, such as during the spawning season, but they mostly keep to themselves, and it’s uncommon for them to nip other fish. Cherry barbs are known to be calm fish … Read more
Around five zebra danios should be put together in a 29-gallon tank. Keeping fewer than five zebra danios in a tank can cause stress, loss of appetite, illness, and show aggression toward other tank inhabitants. Zebra danios are known as schooling fish and find comfort and safety in groups. Zebra danios are beautiful fish and … Read more
One can keep up to ten or twelve zebra danios in a 20-gallon tank. Zebra danios are naturally social fish and very active, so they require sufficient room to swim. If you wish to add other fish, you should reduce the number of zebra danios to no less than five fish. Zebra danios are great … Read more
Zebra danios are small fish, so you can keep five in a 10-gallon tank. When they are not in a school, they can develop health issues, but if you have too many in one tank, they can also develop stress and growth issues. It would help if you kept a school together, which means five … Read more