Albino Cherry barb Puntius Titteya - 3cm
Image for illustration purposes only. Exact colours, patterns, and size may vary between individuals.
Delivered alive, guaranteed
Live fish delivery is £20 per order, delivered Thursday, Friday or Saturday, arriving before 1:00pm on the day you choose at checkout. Packed by aquatic specialists and shipped overnight with a dedicated livestock courier, every fish is covered by our Live Arrival Guarantee with automatic refunds. See How Live Fish Delivery Works for full details.
When will my fish arrive?
| Order placed | Delivery day |
|---|---|
| Up to Monday 11:00am | Thursday (that week) |
| Monday after 11:00am – Tuesday 11:00am | Friday (that week) |
| Tuesday after 11:00am – Wednesday 11:00am | Saturday (that week) |
| Wednesday after 11:00am – Sunday (any time) | Thursday (following week) |
Overview:
The Albino Cherry Barb is a selectively bred variant of the popular Cherry Barb, featuring a creamy white to pale gold body with a soft pink blush and bright red eyes. It shares the same peaceful nature, hardiness, and active schooling behavior as the standard form, making it perfect for planted community aquariums.
Origin:
The wild-type Puntius titteya is native to Sri Lanka, inhabiting shaded, slow-moving streams and forest pools rich in vegetation. The albino form is a captive-bred strain developed in the aquarium trade.
Feeding:
Omnivorous and undemanding. Accepts flakes, micro pellets, and frozen or live foods such as brine shrimp, daphnia, and bloodworms. A varied diet will enhance their subtle pink and gold tones.
Tank Mates:
Peaceful and ideal for small to medium community aquariums. Mix well with other calm species such as rasboras, tetras, Corydoras, and dwarf gouramis. Keep in groups of at least 6–8 to promote schooling and natural activity.
Water Parameters:
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Temperature: 72–79°F (22–26°C)
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pH: 6.0–7.5
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Soft to moderately hard water
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Minimum Tank Size: 15 gallons
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Prefers planted tanks with open swimming space
Behavior & Personality:
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Peaceful, active midwater swimmer
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Males are slimmer with more intense pink tones; females are fuller-bodied and lighter
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Displays best colors in well-maintained aquariums with subdued lighting
Special Notes:
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Hardy and beginner-friendly
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Looks especially striking in planted setups with dark substrates
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Will spawn readily in aquariums with fine-leaved plants or spawning mops
The Albino Cherry Barb offers a gentle, glowing alternative to the classic Cherry Barb, adding activity, peace, and elegance to freshwater community aquariums.
Please Note
The livestock that is sold on our online site is not held in store at our Birchwood Aquatic Centre shop. Species sold at the Birchwood Aquatic Centre physical store may differ from ones available to order to your door.
Frequently Asked Questions
In insulated boxes designed for live transport, packed by aquatic specialists,
overnight with a licensed live-animal courier, arriving before 1pm.
It is covered by our Live Arrival Guarantee.
Photograph it within 4 hours of delivery, email info@birchwoodaquaticcentre.co.uk with your order number, and the refund is processed automatically. The cover continues for 7 days after arrival.
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. You pick your day at checkout; please choose a day someone is home.
Yes. One basket, one checkout; the fish arrive with the specialist courier and the rest of your order ships as normal.
We can deliver to UK mainland only for live fish.
Follow the five-minute acclimatisation steps in our When Your Fish Arrive guide: float the bags, add tank water gradually, net the fish in, lights low, feed tomorrow.