Super Red Albino Cherry Barb

The Super Red Albino Cherry Barb ( Deep Red color)  is a beautiful and vibrant color variety of the popular Cherry Barb. This striking fish features a bright ruby-red body with translucent fins and distinctive albino red eyes, creating an eye-catching appearance in planted aquariums.

Compared to the standard Cherry Barb, the Super Red Albino variety often displays more intense red coloration, especially in mature males. When kept in groups, their rich red color and peaceful nature make them a stunning addition to any freshwater community aquarium.

Why Aquarists Love Super Red Albino Cherry Barbs

• Brilliant deep red coloration with albino red eyes
• Peaceful schooling fish ideal for community aquariums
• Perfect for planted aquariums and aquascapes
• Hardy and easy to care for

Behavior & Compatibility

Super Red Albino Cherry Barbs are peaceful and social fish that do best when kept in groups of 6 or more individuals. They are much calmer than Tiger Barbs and rarely show aggressive behavior.

Suitable tank mates include:

• Tetras
• Rasboras
• Corydoras catfish
• Small gouramis
• Other peaceful community fish

Because of their peaceful temperament, they are ideal for community aquariums with smaller fish.

Ideal Aquarium Setup

Super Red Albino Cherry Barbs thrive in planted aquariums with gentle water movement.

Recommended aquarium setup includes:

• Dense plants such as Java Fern, Cryptocoryne, or moss
• Driftwood and natural decorations
• Open swimming areas
• Soft to moderate lighting

Planted aquariums help enhance their bright red coloration.

Diet and Feeding

Super Red Albino Cherry Barbs are omnivores and will accept a wide variety of foods.

Recommended foods include:

• High-quality flakes
• Micro pellets
• Frozen bloodworms
• Brine shrimp
• Daphnia

A varied diet will help maintain their color and overall health.

Recommended Tank Parameters

Temperature: 72 – 79°F (22 – 26°C)
pH: 6.0 – 7.5
KH: 3 – 10 dKH
Minimum Tank Size: 15 gallons

Larger tanks are recommended for bigger schools.

Size Information

Average Adult Size:
1.5 – 2 inches (4 – 5 cm)

Typical Sale Size:
0.75 – 1.25 inches

Origin

The Cherry Barb (Pethia titteya) is originally native to Sri Lanka, where it inhabits slow-moving forest streams with dense vegetation. The Super Red Albino variety is selectively bred for enhanced coloration and albino traits.

Add a splash of vibrant color and peaceful movement to your aquarium with the Super Red Albino Cherry Barb, a stunning and easy-to-care-for fish perfect for planted community tanks. 🐠