Barbus titteya (Bearded cherry)

Le Barbus Titteya is a small fish from Madagascar. Its size generally does not exceed 3.5 cm, although it can reach a maximum length of 5 cm under certain favorable living conditions. Le Barbus Titteya has a rather typical appearance for the fish of the cyprinid family, with an elongated and slender body, prominent ventral and pectoral fins, and a tapered tail.

The basic color of the Titteya bearded is generally gray-argentient, with darker spots on the back and sides. However, the color of the fish can vary considerably depending on its environment and its state of stress. In optimal living conditions, Le Barbus Titteya can display bright and attractive colors, including red and orange reflections on the back and flanks.

Le Barbus Titteya is a gregarious fish that likes to live in a group and feeds mainly on small invertebrates, microorganisms and plants. Le Barbus Titteya is a very peaceful fish and can coexist with other species of peaceful fish in a community aquarium. Le Barbus Titteya is also very easy to maintain in aquarium, because it does not need particularly demanding living conditions.

In summary, Le Barbus Titteya is a small gregarious fish in bright colors, easy to maintain in aquarium and adapted to group life with other peaceful species.

Little apparent in young subjects, while in adults, the male is very colorful.

Lightly acidic neutral water of moderate hardness, less than 20 D.H.

In a 20l aquarium with water a little softer than that of the aquarium and lined with Java foam, placed a very lively couple. The male revolves around the female and leads her into the plants. The eggs fall on the bottom of the aquarium. Remove the parents after laying. Nun the fry 6 days later with infusories then artemias nauplies.