Habitat
The Cherry Barb's natural environment is one of heavily shaded, shallow, and calm waters. Their native substrate is one of silt with leaf cover. They are from a tropical climate and prefer water with a pH of 6.0 - 8.0, a water hardness (dH) of 5.0 - 19.0. and a temperature range of 73 - 81 °F (23 - 27 °C).
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