Cherry barb (Puntius titteya ) species profile

A review of the most underrated aquarium fish; The cherry barb.

[@alinap5381]

Great video, thank for the info! Just got these guys, they are sooo beautiful and peaceful! And I actually find females even more pleasing to the eye. I love them! I have 8 of them (right now in a 10 gallon quarantine tank) and they actually school instead of shoal! Maybe that will change once I put them in my main 35 gallon.

[@benlim8503]

Hi Terry: Another great video from life experience keeping this fish - not stuff regurgitated from the internet. My experience keeping the Cherry Barbs is like yours, hanging out at the lower level, get along great with other tank mates, tough as nails, easy to feed and care for. I have 8 in a 75 gallon with 8 Odessa barbs, 7 Denison Barbs and 1 Rainbow shark. I have all males and they display to each other occasionally and are not schoolers. They are my favorite fish - I’m starting my second 75 gallon and plan to have Cherry Barbs, Black-tailed Rasboras and Panda Garra. Thanks and keep the videos coming.

[@chubzaquatics257]

Great review Terry 👏

[@newmexicoaquatics282]

Great video. Love these barbs! - Little Bobby

[@TMAquatics]

Great video. Just added 10 as dithers in my L397 tank.

[@keithlynch3169]

Thaanks, excellent video! Watching my three maroon coloured males, swimming around each other in a tight group, at mid level. I can't see my three females, which must be swimming along the bottom of the tank. One of my most favourite fish.

[@Lumpydog]

Love me some Cherry Barbs. One day I'll dedicate a tank to breed some. Great video, thanks for the video. Cheers

[@TerryL263]

As always thanks for watching.

[@QualeQualeson]

Really like your spotlights. I'm in the dreamy first tank planning phase, and your info is quickly becoming a favorite source. On a side note: I understand why aquarists go for color, but I also think it can be overdone. I like the slightly more subtle kind as it looks more natural and dare I say, sophisticated/elegant. I don't want my fish to look like bubblegum. I'm slowly compiling a favorites list, and this definitely goes on there. It may be a good fit with Trichopsis pumila (Sparkling/Pygmy Gourami) which has a tendency to be the species at the forefront of my mind. Cheers.

[@TerryL263]

Thanks for the kind words. I need to get off my butt and make more. I look forward to seeing your results.

[@deniskochenborger4255]

@@TerryL263 have you ever tried to breed them?

[@johncameron4194]

Great video Getting some

[@Mearadge]

After you mentioned that they like to be in dimmer light, I did it right away. They all came out from the plants and are swimming in pools of 3-8 at the top of the tank. It does look like they are all female, is that ok? They look happy. But I don't have much knowledge on this.

[@madfishdiva]

Beautiful fish. They are a great contrast in a Planted tank.

[@TerryL263]

yes they are. That red can hit you from across the room.

[@triple10tanks10]

Beautiful fish

[@byrguy1295]

Thinking of adding around 10 of these to my 40 gal breeder. These or rasboras to go with my black neons

[@fishtankluke8729]

Hi Thanks for your pearls of wisdom! What is the green neon fish in the video???👍

[@TerryL263]

Those were close up's of red tailed rasbora's which I also have a video of.

[@highlandsgirl3920]

Great channel. New subscriber

[@kathleenmonsegue9700]

Is it a good idea to have a small school of them in a tank with lots of chili rasboras and dwarf shrimp? Also, can they live in a ph of 6.5 and a set temp of 72 degrees Fahrenheit?

[@cheryllong995]

Your video is very informative, wondering if you can keep just males & they will get along. Thanks

[@TerryL263]

yes

[@Gabriel-qh5yv]

They from barb family but same time looks like a danio with the tiny moustache

[@lisac5287]

Nice video. What is the fish on the header bar on your home page? wow!

[@TerryL263]

Glow light danio

[@lisac5287]

@@TerryL263 thanks!

[@raptor9521]

Hey Terry great Video. If you keep Angel Fish much appreciated if you made a video thanks.

[@vastedad]

Great video! I am looking forward to bringing some into a new 30 gallon tank...I tend to have more females than males as the females usually suffer harassment, lol! My two questions...do I need to keep observing this ratio with the cherry barbs and what would be the optimal minimum I should acquire, considering they'll live in community with other fish? Thank you so much!

[@TerryL263]

sorry I didn't see this earlier. As with anything in this hobby it depends. If you have no interest in breeding them I would 5 males and no females.

[@vastedad]

@@TerryL263 I will strongly consider your suggestion...thank you for your your input 👌🏻

[@Vi-olynn]

Can titteya be in a tank with beta fish?

[@SteveStoryBookFarm]

Hey new frind knew you from corvus

[@wtfmrb293]

So underrated..

[@Jesus351w]

Mine are not schooling either, I have 4 females and 2 males in a 75 gallon.

[@squirrelattackspidy]

Can you think of a blue freshwater fish about the size of a cherry barb or platy, or smaller i could put in my 20 gallon? Thanks!

[@LaughterChief]

Do you want a schooling fish?

[@squirrelattackspidy]

@@LaughterChief Not necessarily. Every fish I put into my tank dies. I clean the tank every 7 days and there's only one platy in there. I have no ammonia or nitrites. And I have either zero or 5ppm on nitrates. Very low bioload with one fish.

[@LaughterChief]

@@squirrelattackspidyInteresting. Ok im not really sure about what's going on in your tank, I don't think you have to clean your tank weekly. My weekly task for my aquarium is just a 30-35% water change (sometimes less if I'm lazy). I have 2 fish recommendations for you: mollies (and/or platies) and blue ram cichlid. I have a pair of Dalmatian mollies, a pair of saffron mollies, a pair of electric blue ram cichlid and 6 cherry barbs in my 20 gallon tall. It's planted as well. I use filtered water (if I'm doing a heavy water change like 80% water change I use 60% filtered water and 20% tap) . I still use the right dosage of anti chlorine, bio filter and nitrate stabilizer. I have never exactly touched the gravel and I clean the filter occasionally to avoid disrupting the beneficial bacteria. Had this tank for 8 months. No unexpected deaths. Also the mollies clean the algae on the gravel and leaves. If u just want 1 blue fish, get the blue ram cichlid. Or get a pair if u want to breed. Very hardy fish.

[@LaughterChief]

@@squirrelattackspidy this is just my opinion. I would say I'm just a beginner in this hobby so if someone had better advice please follow them. Thanks 👍

[@fncsp8466]

can they be kept in 82-84 degrees?

[@TerryL263]

As long as the tank is healthy I would say yes.

[@batman7gardiki]

Can I keep it in 8,2 ph ?..

[@TerryL263]

yes

[@j.g.wentworth493]

Who’s that good looking fish at the start of the video?

[@TerryL263]

Panda garra ?

[@j.g.wentworth493]

Terry's Tropical Tanks Thanks! Have never seen one, and now I need one.

[@TerryL263]

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[@VinylUnboxings]

Could they live with Chili Rasboras?

[@TerryL263]

never tried it. I would say more than likely yes but chilis are pretty dang small so have a back up plan.

[@VinylUnboxings]

@@TerryL263Makes sense. If it wasn't working, how would I know? Like would it be assumed that everything is fine as long as I don't see them nipping each other?

[@TerryL263]

@@VinylUnboxings If the chili's start disappearing you'll know. LOL J/K. Yes just keep an eye on them You'll know pretty quick if it's not going to work.

[@rickjones1176]

my cherry barbs spend all day long playing in the return from my canister filter, all day long, any body else seeing this behavior

[@rennellentico2448]

Do cherrybarbs need oxygen?

[@TerryL263]

Not sure what you're asking. All fish need oxygen.

[@rennellentico2448]

@@TerryL263 I mean do I need an airpump for the cherrybarbs? Cause I'm planning to put them in a ref tub

[@TerryL263]

@@rennellentico2448 Had to look up what a ref tub was LOL. As long as it's planted well and stays warm enough I think they would do great.

[@rennellentico2448]

@@TerryL263 LOL. Thanks Terry. Love from the Philippines💕💕.

[@rennellentico2448]

@@TerryL263 one more question LOL. Can I keep different types of barbs in one containment?