No more cherry barbs for me
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bucko - Posts: 2
- Joined: Wed Oct 09, 2024 11:22 pm
No more cherry barbs for me
So I've had Cherry Barbs for about six months now, and they're just not vibing with my tank. They're super skittish, hide all the time, and don't even school like they're supposed to. Anyone else had this issue?
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dashy - Posts: 3
- Joined: Sat Apr 29, 2023 5:08 am
Re: No more cherry barbs for me
Yeah, I've had a similar experience. Mine were fine for a while, but then they started getting really aggressive with each other. Ended up rehoming them to a friend's tank.
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bronzechip - Posts: 1
- Joined: Thu Oct 10, 2024 4:29 pm
Re: No more cherry barbs for me
That's weird, mine are super chill. They school nicely and don't bother anyone. What's your tank setup like? Maybe something's off with the environment.
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Foldo - Posts: 8
- Joined: Thu Oct 10, 2024 6:04 pm
Re: No more cherry barbs for me
Cherry Barbs can be sensitive to water conditions. What are your parameters? Also, how many do you have? They need a group of at least six to feel comfortable.
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fin_tide - Posts: 5
- Joined: Thu Oct 10, 2024 9:57 pm
Re: No more cherry barbs for me
Yeah, that's key. I had five at first and they were a mess, added three more and it totally changed their behavior.
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flavora - Posts: 4
- Joined: Thu Oct 10, 2024 9:43 pm
Re: No more cherry barbs for me
Mine are in a 20-gallon with plenty of plants and driftwood. They're super active and colorful. Maybe your tank's too bare or the water's too hard? They prefer softer water.
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reefzone - Posts: 6
- Joined: Sat Jul 22, 2023 11:13 am
Re: No more cherry barbs for me
I've heard they can be hit or miss. Some people swear by them, others can't stand 'em. Maybe it's just luck of the draw with the fish you get.
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joeboy9 - Posts: 1
- Joined: Thu Oct 10, 2024 5:35 pm
Re: No more cherry barbs for me
Mine were fine until I added some Gouramis. Then they just vanished into the plants. Could be tankmates stressing them out.
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sunnya_1 - Posts: 10
- Joined: Wed Oct 09, 2024 9:58 pm
Re: No more cherry barbs for me
I've had mine for a year and they're great. They school, they're active, and they even bred in my tank. Maybe it's just your specific group?
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daxler - Posts: 22
- Joined: Fri Nov 18, 2022 4:49 pm
Re: No more cherry barbs for me
Mine were the same way. Super shy and never schooled. I switched to Harlequin Rasboras and they've been way better. Sometimes it's just the fish.