Longfin Cherry Barb (Puntius titteya – Longfin Variety) – Peaceful, Colorful Community Fish with Elegant Flowing Fins
The Longfin Cherry Barb is a striking ornamental variety of the classic Cherry Barb, prized for its extended, flowing fins and rich red coloration. Males develop a deep cherry-red body with elegant elongated fins, while females remain slightly larger with softer hues, creating a beautiful visual contrast in planted aquariums.
Calm, hardy, and highly adaptable, Longfin Cherry Barbs are ideal for peaceful community tanks. They thrive in groups and display their best color and behavior in well-planted aquariums with gentle water flow. Their graceful swimming style and vivid coloration make them a favorite among aquascapers and community fish enthusiasts.
Easy
Peaceful
2–2.5 inches (5–6.5 cm)
4–6 years
Omnivorous – Feeds readily on high-quality flakes, micro pellets, frozen foods (bloodworms, brine shrimp, daphnia), and occasional live foods
Minimum 20 gallons
Temperature: 72–79°F (22–26°C)
pH: 6.0–7.5
Hardness: Soft to moderately hard
Peaceful schooling fish; best kept in groups of 6 or more
Excellent tank mates include tetras, rasboras, corydoras, peaceful loaches, and dwarf gouramis
Avoid housing with aggressive or fin-nipping species
Displays best coloration in planted tanks with subdued lighting
Longfin variety should be kept with calm tank mates to prevent fin damage
Males show deeper red coloration when mature and well-fed
Regular water changes and a varied diet enhance color and fin quality
