🐟 Longfin Cherry Barb (Puntius titteya var. “Longfin”)
🐟 Longfin Cherry Barb (Puntius titteya var. “Longfin”)
Freshwater Barb • Peaceful Schooling • Ornamental Variant • Community Fish
📋 The Longfin Cherry Barb (Puntius titteya var. “Longfin”) is a selectively bred form of the popular Cherry Barb, featuring elongated, flowing fins and enhanced red coloration. Males display deep cherry hues while females show subtle bronze-pink tones, both highlighted by extended dorsal and caudal fins that shimmer beautifully under aquarium lighting.
Like their standard counterparts, Longfin Cherry Barbs are peaceful, active shoalers that thrive in planted aquariums with gentle flow. Their social nature makes them an excellent choice for community setups with rasboras, tetras, and small gouramis.
They’re hardy, adaptable, and easy to maintain—perfect for beginners and aquascaping enthusiasts who value both motion and color harmony in their tanks.
💡 Highlights
✨ Elegant Longfin Variety: Elongated fins with vivid red body tone
⚪ Peaceful Schooling Fish: Perfect for planted community setups
📏 Compact Size: Ideal for nano to mid-sized aquariums
✅ Captive-Bred Strain: Hardy and sustainable
🐟 Visually Striking Males: Deep cherry hues intensify during breeding
🧾 A Quick Look at the Longfin Cherry Barb
📛 Common Name: Longfin Cherry Barb
🔬 Scientific Name: Puntius titteya var. “Longfin”
👨👩👧 Family: Cyprinidae
🌍 Origin: Captive-bred variant (originally Sri Lanka)
📏 Max Size: 5 cm (≈ 2″)
💧 pH Range: 6.0–7.5
🌡️ Temperature Range: 23–27 °C (≈ 73–81 °F)
🧠 Care Level: Easy
💖 Temperament: Peaceful, schooling
🏠 Min Tank Size: 60 L (≈ 15 US gallons)
📌 Tank Level: Midwater
🧬 Captive Bred: ✅ Yes
🌿 Wild Caught: ❌ No
⏳ Lifespan: 4–6 years
🍽️ Diet: Omnivore
🐣 Reproduction: Egg-scatterer; easy to breed

















