Cherry barb vailtail ( 6 pcs)

The Cherry Barb Veiltail (Puntius titteya, longfin/veil-tail variety) is a beautiful freshwater aquarium fish. It’s a selectively bred version of the regular Cherry Barb, prized for its elongated, flowing fins and striking coloration. Here’s a full overview for you:

🔹 General Information

• Scientific Name: Puntius titteya

• Common Name: Cherry Barb Veiltail / Longfin Cherry Barb

• Origin: Sri Lanka (wild-type), though the veil-tail is captive bred.

• Family: Cyprinidae (minnow/barb family)

🔹 Appearance

• Body Color: Males are a bright cherry-red, females are lighter with a more brownish-red tone.

• Veiltail Feature: The caudal (tail) and dorsal fins are extended and flow gracefully, giving them a more delicate, ornamental look compared to standard Cherry Barbs.

• Sexual Dimorphism:

  • Males = more vivid red, slimmer body.

  • Females = paler, rounder belly.

🔹 Care Requirements

• Tank Size: Minimum 20 gallons (since they are active schooling fish).

• Water Parameters:

  • Temperature: 23–27 °C (74–81 °F)

  • pH: 6.0–7.5

  • Hardness: 5–15 dGH

• Tank Setup:

  • Heavily planted aquarium with hiding spots.

  • Dim lighting or floating plants enhance their colors.

  • Gentle water flow.

🔹 Behavior

• Temperament: Peaceful, shoaling fish. Best kept in groups of 6 or more.

• Tankmates: Great for community tanks with other peaceful species (tetras, rasboras, corydoras, gouramis).

• Activity: Active swimmers, males often display to each other (flaring fins), which looks stunning with their veil tails.

🔹 Diet

• Omnivorous: Accepts flakes, micro pellets, frozen/live food (daphnia, bloodworms, brine shrimp).

• Balanced diet enhances the male’s red coloration.

🔹 Breeding

• Type: Egg scatterers.

• Spawning: Males court females with color displays. Eggs are scattered among plants.

• Parental Care: None—adults may eat the eggs, so a breeding tank with fine-leaved plants/moss is best.