{"product_id":"cherry-barb-rohanella-titteya-formerly-puntius-titteya","title":"Cherry Barb (Rohanella titteya, formerly Puntius titteya)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe cherry barb (Rohanella titteya, formerly Puntius titteya) is a small, peaceful, freshwater fish endemic to the rainforest streams of Sri Lanka. Known for its vibrant red color and hardy nature, it is highly popular in community aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike many rowdy barb species, cherry barbs are incredibly mild-mannered and easy to care for, making them perfect for beginners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAquarium Care \u0026amp; Parameters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGroup Size \u0026amp; Sex Ratio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep them in a minimum group of 6 to 8.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain a ratio of 2 females to every 1 male.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis prevents males from over-harassing a single female during courtship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTank Setup\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants: Provide a heavily planted tank with lots of side cover and floating vegetation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubstrate \u0026amp; Lighting: Use a dark substrate and dimmed lighting to mimic their natural forest stream environment, which helps them feel secure and show off their best colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater Parameters:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperature: 73°F to 81°F (23°C to 27°C)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003epH: 6.0 to 7.5 (They prefer slightly acidic water)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardness: Soft to medium (5–15 dGH)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Feeding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCherry barbs are omnivores and are not picky eaters. They will readily accept high-quality flake food, micro-pellets, and freeze-dried or live treats like bloodworms, daphnia, and brine shrimp. Ensure some food drops to the middle and bottom layers, as they do not always feed comfortably from the very surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTank Mates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are ideal citizens for peaceful community setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood tank mates include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTetras (Neon, Cardinal, Rummy-nose)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRasboras (Harlequin, Chili)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCorydoras Catfish and Kuhli Loaches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDwarf Cichlids (Gouramis, Apistogramma)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: While they can coexist with adult shrimp, they may eat tiny baby shrimp (shrimplets) unless there are plenty of dense hiding places like moss and wood. Avoid housing long-finned varieties with notorious fin-nippers like Tiger Barbs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jasmin Aquatics Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53429875212585,"sku":null,"price":6.75,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/4325\/2521\/files\/Micro-Pellets_20260816_054601_0000.png?v=1786844790","url":"https:\/\/jasminaquaticsstore.com\/products\/cherry-barb-rohanella-titteya-formerly-puntius-titteya","provider":"Jasmin Aquatics Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}