Cherry Barb – Longfin

A peaceful schooling fish, Longfin Cherry Barbs are suitable for planted community tanks. They are red with a dark stripe from head to tail, and males tend to go bright red when mature.Its unique bright red appearance with flowing fins make it a favorite among many aquarium hobbyists. They are a hardy species that will tolerate fluctuations in water parameters. Avoid keeping with fin nipping species.

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Features of LongfinCherry Barb’s:

• Rounded body with long flowing fins
• Red with a dark stripe from head to tail, and males tend to go bright red when mature.
• Generally peaceful and do well in community tanks with other peaceful species
• Average lifespan : 4-6 years
• Growsup to 3-5 cm

LongfinCherry Barb : Care, Diet and Tank Mates

The Best Aquarium Size for Cherry Barb:

Cherry Barbs will need at least 75L tank to contain a small group of them.If keeping a large group, consider a larger aquarium.

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Longfin Cherry Barb Tank Mate Compatibility:

Ideally, house no fewer than five Cherry barbs in an aquarium as they are a schooling fish. Avoid housing them with slower-moving, long-finned fish.

Great tank mates for your LongfinCherry Barb include:

• Swordtails
• Gouramis
• Angelfish
• Knife fish
• Danios
• Tetras

Longfin Cherry Barb Diet:

Cherry barbs are omnivorous and naturally feed on insects, crustacean’s and algae in the wild.They will readily eat a variety of foods, including pellets, flakes, frozen or live foods in the aquarium. It’s important to provide them with a balanced diet to keep them healthy. Feed a quality flake or pellet and supplementwith daphnia, bloodworms, and brine shrimp.

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LongfinCherry Barb Tank Set-up:

Aquarium Filtration for LongfinCherry Barbs

Gentle water flow is preferred. When selecting an aquarium filter consider the size of your aquarium and ensure adequate volume to maintain clean water. Cherry barbs are a hardy species but do best in clean water. Sponge filters and hang on filters are suitable, cannister filters are a great option for medium to large aquariums.

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Aquarium Plants forLongfinCherry Barbs

Cherry Barbsthrive in a well-planted aquariumand can be seen darting in and around foliage.They will enjoy open swimming space in the forefront of the aquarium. Cherry Barbs may nibble at soft leaf live plants, use firmer leave foliage.

Great plants to consider include:

• Java Fern
• Hairgrass
• Cryptocorynes
• Varigated Rush
• Anubias

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Aquarium Decorations forLongfinCherry Barbs

Adding aquarium decorations to your fish tank provide places to hide and shelter, this reduces stress in your fish and may enhance colour and health. Addaquarium ornaments, caves, rocks, and driftwood in your aquarium to create a fun playground for them to swim around.

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Aquarium Lighting forLongfinCherry Barbs

Cherry Barbsprefer subdued lighting. Adjustable LED lighting uses less energy, creates less heat and can be adjusted to ensure your fish are happy and healthy.You c an add floating aquarium plants such as java moss to create shade. Aquarium lighting is necessary for the photosynthesis required for healthy aquarium plants.

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Aquarium Substrate forLongfinCherry Barbs

Cherry Barbsprefer adarker substrate to help reduce lighting. If keeping live aquarium plants, consider using a nutrient rich aquasoil to optimize plant growth.

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