What class is the cherry barb?

1. Are Cherry Barb's a schooling fish?
2. What is the most aggressive Barb?
3. Are cherry barbs aggressive?
4. Are cherry barbs shoaling fish?
5. Will tetras school with barbs?
6. Which barbs are peaceful?
7. What fish go with Tiger barbs?
8. Are cherry barb fin nippers?
9. Can cherry barbs live with bettas?
10. Are cherry barbs Livebearers?
11. Can cherry barbs live with Tetras?
12. How many cherry barbs can you put in a 10 gallon tank?

Are Cherry Barb's a schooling fish?

Named for the males' vibrant red color during spawning season, the Cherry Barb makes a great schooling addition to many freshwater community tanks. These slender fish are common in this pet hobby and are easy to manage for most beginner aquarists.

What is the most aggressive Barb?

1. Tiger Barb. Tiger barbs have a reputation for being mildly aggressive fish. They have a penchant for nipping at flowing fins and bullying more passive species.

Are cherry barbs aggressive?

Cherry barbs can handle a variety of water parameters. They do great without a heater. These guys aren't picky, fussy, or aggressive, and – best of all – they're super active. ... With all that said, you should learn how to take care of them before you go tossing them in a bucket of water.

Are cherry barbs shoaling fish?

In the aquarium

The cherry barb is a schooling fish and is best kept in groups of five or more individuals, though the schools are often less discrete than those of other barbs. Within these schools there will most likely be hierarchy. There should be a ratio of at least two females to one male.

Will tetras school with barbs?

Compatibility charts say Tetras and Barbs are okay together, but we all know experience can be different.

Which barbs are peaceful?

While some species can be boisterous, there are a number of peaceful species like cherry barbs, gold, checkerboard and pentazona barbs that make great community tank inhabitants. Males are typically smaller and more colorful, while females tend to be larger and heavier bodied.

What fish go with Tiger barbs?

Provided there is considerable space, one of the best tankmates for the tiger barb is the clown loach; it will even school with the tiger barbs and act as they do. Alternatively, pair the tiger barb with fast-moving tankmates such as danios, platys, loaches, or catfish.

Are cherry barb fin nippers?

While most barbs, and tetras, are considered “fin nippers” Cherries rarely harass other fish. The most appropriate tank mates for the Cherry Barb would be bottom dwellers, as most are peaceful and stay out of the way.

Can cherry barbs live with bettas?

Are cherry barbs good with bettas? On the surface, yes, cherry barbs do appear to be good with betta fish.

Are cherry barbs Livebearers?

The Cherry barb (Puntius titteya) is one of the most favorite aquarium fishes of many people. ... Most importantly, cherry barbs do not give birth to live babies. They lay eggs, and when the eggs hatch, the larvae come out, and then these larvae become fry.

Can cherry barbs live with Tetras?

Regular Neon and Cardinal Tetras make fine tank mates for Cherry Barbs. ... Like Cherry Barbs, Black Neons are schooling fish and need to be kept in groups of at least 6 in order to feel secure.

How many cherry barbs can you put in a 10 gallon tank?

Even if you think a 10-gallon tank is great for 8 Cherry Barbs based on their size as fry (baby fish), you will need to reconsider that decision because you need to leave enough room for growth. Some people even keep 10 Cherry Barbs in a 50-gallon tank.