Description
Cherry Barb Long Fin – Vibrant Color and Graceful Fins
Add a splash of lively color and elegant movement to your freshwater aquarium with the Cherry Barb Long Fin (Puntius titteya variant). Known for its bright red body and beautifully elongated fins, this charming barb brings both vibrancy and sophistication to community tanks.
Cherry Barb Long Fins are peaceful, hardy, and social fish that thrive in schools, creating a dynamic and colorful display. Their flowing fins and striking coloration make them a favorite among both beginner and experienced aquarists looking for a lively yet gentle addition.
Key Features:
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Bright Red Coloration: Vivid cherry-red body complemented by long, flowing fins
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Peaceful & Social: Best kept in groups of 6 or more for natural schooling behavior
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Hardy & Adaptable: Tolerant of a range of water conditions, making care easy
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Ideal Community Fish: Compatible with other peaceful species of similar size
Care Guidelines:
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Tank Size: Minimum 20 gallons for a small school
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Water Temp: 74–79°F (23–26°C)
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pH Range: 6.0–7.5
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Diet: Omnivorous – high-quality flakes, pellets, and occasional live or frozen foods
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Lifespan: 4–6 years with proper care
Tip: Provide plants and gentle water flow to mimic their natural habitat and show off their elegant fins.
Bring vibrant color and graceful charm to your aquarium with the Cherry Barb Long Fin — a lively and beautiful addition to any freshwater community.
Click & Collect
Livestock will only be bagged once you arrive, or if you contact us in advance to request it ready beforehand.
Local Delivery
Order anything from our in-store range and have it delivered right to you.
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Minimum spend: £50
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Delivery up to 10 miles: £10
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Delivery up to 25 miles: £20
Distances are measured “as the crow flies”, not by road.
Once your order is placed, we’ll be in touch to arrange a suitable delivery date and time.
Please note, delivery may take a little longer as we often group orders together to build an efficient delivery run.
Important: If you’re ordering a large aquarium, please ensure someone is available to help unload the van on arrival.
Dry Goods Delivery
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DPD Next Day: 1 working day (order before 12 noon)
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DX Next Day (Heavy Items & Small Aquariums): 1 working day (order before 12 noon)
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Express Pallet: 1–3 working days
If you'd like to add more items to an existing order that hasn't yet been dispatched, please place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to combine the orders.
Please note: We currently only dispatch parcels Wednesday to Friday.
Pre-Order
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Livestock Delivery
Thursday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Wednesday afternoon
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Delivered Thursday before 1pm
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Order by Wednesday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Friday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Thursday afternoon
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Delivered Friday before 1pm
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Order by Thursday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Saturday Delivery – £29
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Dispatched Friday afternoon
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Delivered Saturday before 1pm
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Order by Friday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
📦 Want to Add to an Existing Order?
No problem! Just place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to link it with your original one (as long as it hasn’t been dispatched yet).
🛒 Dry Goods Now Included!
You can now include dry goods in your livestock delivery – perfect for topping up supplies in one go.
❄️ Please note: We can’t send frozen food with livestock – please order frozen items separately.
⚠️ Delivery Exclusions
Unfortunately, we’re unable to deliver livestock to the following postcodes:
Scotland & Isles:
AB30–AB56, DD8–DD10, DG3–DG9, DG12–DG14, FK17–FK21, KA18–KA19, KA26–KA30, PA20–PA38, PA80, PH3–PH40
Cornwall Isles: TR21–TR25
All of the following postcodes are excluded:
BT, HS, IM, IV, JE, KW
Plus Channel Islands and Shetland Islands
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