About the Longfin Cherry Barb
Name: Long Fin Cherry Barb
Max Size: Up to 2 inches
Water Parameters: pH 6.0-7.5, temperature 72-78Β°F, hardness 4-18 dGH
Diet: Omnivorous - enjoys a varied diet including high-quality flakes, pellets, and live or frozen foods such as bloodworms, brine shrimp, and daphnia. They also benefit from occasional vegetable supplements.
Temperament: Peaceful and shoaling, best kept in groups of at least 6 individuals to encourage natural schooling behavior and reduce stress.
Tank Setup: Provide a well-planted tank with plenty of hiding spots and some open swimming areas. A dark substrate can enhance their colors, and plants can provide additional cover and reduce stress.
Compatibility: Suitable for community tanks with other peaceful and similarly sized fish. Their gentle nature makes them ideal companions for a variety of tank mates, including other small tetras, danios, and rasboras.
Behavior: Active and social, Long Fin Cherry Barbs are known for their striking appearance and playful nature. The males are particularly colorful, especially during spawning, displaying vibrant red hues.
Fun Fact: The Long Fin Cherry Barb is a selectively bred variant of the standard Cherry Barb, known for its elongated fins that add an elegant flair to its swimming movements. This enhancement makes them particularly attractive in planted tanks where their colors and finnage contrast beautifully with green foliage.