Cherry Barb Fish
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- Live Arrival Guarantee
- All our live fish, shrimp, snails are care with love and passion, when through minimum of 14 days quarantined and shipped from Splashy Fish facility in Springfield, Virginia, USA
This is only apply to live fish order.
What is Our Live Arrival Guarantee?
Benefit from our extensive experience in shipping live fish. In 2021, our records indicated a mere 0.5% dead-on-arrival (DOA) rate for all live fish orders, compared to the industry standard of 1.5%. These numbers translate to only 5 out of 1000 orders experiencing DOA fish.
At Splashy Fish, customer satisfaction is our priority. That's why we provide a 100% Live Arrival Guarantee on all animals shipped via USPS, UPS, or FedEx. Please note - Splashy Fish reserves the right to void Live Arrival Guarantee protection under the following circumstances:
- The customer has chosen USPS First Class Mail as a shipping method.
- The shipping address is a PO Box address
- The order was refused delivery by the customer.
- If the order is returned to the sender for any reason. For instance, an incorrect shipping address, an undeliverable address, etc.
- The order was held for pick up at USPS, UPS, and FedEx offices for longer than 24 hours after the last update on the tracking number.
- The Live Arrival Guarantee claim does not include all the requirements mentioned below
- The Live Arrival Guarantee claim is made after the claim period mentioned below.
- The animals are not in their original packaging
Live Arrival Guarantee Claim Period:
For Live Fish and other invertebrates, one and a half hours (1.5 hours) after the posted delivery time.
For Snails: 48 hours after the posted delivery time.
Steps to claim Splashy Fish's Live Arrival Guarantee:
- Take a picture of the shipping box and the shipping label.
- For live fish and other invertebrates: Please provide two pictures of each bag (containing the dead fish) upon arrival. Ensure the images display the bag in its original, unopened condition with the original rubber band intact
- For Snails: Position the snail in one corner of the tank. If the snail does not move within 48 hours, please take several pictures of the snail's opening
- Send an email to DOA@splashyfishstore.com with the subject line: DOA and Your Order Number, or message us on social media.
- In the body of the email, include your tracking number.
- The claim must be sent within the claim period mentioned above.
After submitting the required information, please allow us 1-3 business days to determine the cause of the issue. If the claim is valid and approved by our team, you will
- Receive a store credit for future purchases, excluding the shipping cost, of the dead-on-arrival fish
If the Live Arrival Guarantee claim does not meet all listed requirements, Splashy Fish reserves the right to reject it.
Shipping live animals and plants is a complex process, and temperature plays a crucial role in ensuring the safe and secure delivery of your order.
If the highest daytime temperature in your location and the lowest nighttime temperature here in Springfield, Virginia—where our facility is situated—fall below 40°F or exceed 90°F, we will proactively delay your order. This measure is taken to prioritize the well-being of the animals and plants.
For the safety of our living cargo and to protect your investment, we retain the right to suspend shipping as necessary due to extreme weather conditions. Our Splashy Fish team will assess the situation and determine if it is unsuitable to ship, considering the safety of the animals.
To stay informed or address any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to our dedicated Splashy Fish Support team via email at support@splashyfishstore.com.
Once our team prints and packs your order, we'll notify you via email. This notification will include your tracking number and the expected arrival day. If you opt for UPS 2 Day shipping, your package should arrive within 2 days after shipment. Similarly, if you choose UPS 1 Day, your order will reach you the day after it is shipped. In the case of orders containing only plants or dry goods, they may be shipped via USPS, provided that this is the selected shipping option during checkout.
We ship all of the customer orders from our warehouse located in Springfield, VA. We pack and ship our orders depending on the orders with the exception of someday we cannot ship out live fish.
All Orders: will be shipped out from Monday to Thursday each week for overnight shipping by UPS.
Sunday: (Splashy Day) Today is the day we let our hard-working team members and our fish to destress and ready for the following week's shipment.
For more information regarding about shipping please visit us our Shipping Policy and Schedule
The Cherry Barb is one of the most popular and colorful freshwater fish, known for its brilliant red hue, playful schooling behavior, and calm nature. Hardy, adaptable, and peaceful, Cherry Barbs are ideal for both beginner and experienced aquarists who want a lively, low-maintenance species that thrives in community aquariums. With their vivid coloration and graceful movement, these Barb fish instantly brighten any tank and bring a sense of natural harmony to planted aquascapes.
Originating from the slow-moving streams and shaded rivers of Sri Lanka, the Cherry Barb (Puntius titteya) is a tropical freshwater species that belongs to the Cyprinidae family, the same group as Danios and Rasboras. Their name comes from the males’ striking cherry-red coloration, which becomes even more intense during breeding.
In their natural habitat, Cherry Barbs live in densely vegetated waters, making them perfect for planted tanks with gentle flow and subdued lighting. Their peaceful and social temperament makes them one of the best choices for community aquariums.
A full-grown Cherry Barb reaches about 1.5 to 2 inches (3.5–5 cm) in length, making them an excellent small schooling fish for nano and mid-sized aquariums. Males exhibit deep red coloration with a horizontal black stripe, while females are lighter with golden undertones and rounder bodies.
Cherry Barbs are peaceful, active, and social fish that thrive in groups. Keeping them in schools of at least 6–8 individuals helps reduce stress and brings out their natural colors and behavior.
They coexist beautifully with other calm species such as Tetras, Rasboras, Danios, Gouramis, Corydoras, and snails. Avoid housing them with large or aggressive fish that may nip at their fins.
An ideal Cherry Barb tank setup includes live plants, open swimming areas, and soft lighting. Their adaptable nature allows them to thrive in tanks as small as 15 gallons, though larger tanks promote more stable schooling behavior.
At Splashy Fish tropical fish store, our Cherry Barbs for sale and other Barb fish for sale are tank-bred, grown, and sold with love and care. Visit our fish store online or aquarium in Virginia for more high-quality freshwater fish for sale, such as betta fish for sale, aquatic plants for sale, freshwater shrimp for sale, and other aquarium supplies.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM THIS FISH:
- Peaceful, hardy schooling fish ideal for community tanks
- Vibrant red coloration with graceful swimming behavior
- Perfect for planted aquariums and beginner setups
- Grows up to 2 inches, which is ideal for small and mid-sized tanks
- Active yet gentle species that thrives in groups
RECOMMENDED TANK PARAMETERS:
- Tank Size: Minimum 15–20 gallons for a small group
- Temperature: 72°–80°F (22°–27°C)
- pH: 6.5–7.5
- Hardness: 3–12 dGH
- Filtration: Gentle flow with clean, well-oxygenated water
Cherry Barbs Care Guidelines
- Diet: Omnivorous. Feed a mix of high-quality flakes, micro pellets, and frozen or live foods like brine shrimp, daphnia, or bloodworms. A varied diet enhances color and breeding activity.
- Tank Setup: Dense planting with areas of open water for swimming. Floating plants help diffuse light and mimic their natural shaded habitat.
- Behavior: Peaceful schooling fish that do best in groups of 6 or more. Males display brighter colors during breeding or when comfortable in their environment.
Cherry Barb Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How many Cherry Barb should I keep together?
Cherry Barbs are social schooling fish and should be kept in groups of at least 6–8 Cherry Barbs. Larger groups help reduce stress, bring out brighter coloration, and promote natural schooling behavior. Keeping enough Cherry Barb fish together also minimizes fin-nipping tendencies and creates a more active, peaceful community aquarium.
Are Cherry Barb aggressive?
No, Cherry Barbs are peaceful and non-aggressive, making them one of the best barbs for community tanks. They rarely nip fins and tend to stay calm when kept in proper group sizes. Aggression only occurs when they are isolated or overcrowded. With the right environment and group, Cherry Barbs remain gentle, active, and extremely beginner-friendly.
Can Cherry Barbs live with Betta fish?
Yes, Cherry Barbs can live with Betta fish as long as the tank is spacious and well-planted. Their peaceful nature and calm swimming style make them good Betta tank mates. They do not flare at Bettas and typically avoid confrontation. Provide hiding spots and maintain a stable environment to ensure both species coexist comfortably.
