Gwenz

Hi I'm thinking of getting cherry barbs to put in my 9 gall tank when i get it. Does anyone have any information on them for me please?

Thanks

Gwenz

Butterfly

yep got info... their great They like to be in groups, they like plants and can be a little shy.
Carol

Gwenz

Ok thanks. Could i put 6 in the 9gall tank?

I'm not very good with plants etc. what kind of light would i need for the plants?

The tank im getting is this one - http://www.aquatic-store.co.uk/tropical/view/505
Is the Halogen light ok?

What types of plants would they like?

Thanks - Sorry for all the questions.

Gwenz

Butterfly

You know questions are ok If you would rather some tall grass like silk plants would be good.
I think six would be a good number for your nine gallon.
Carol

Gwenz

lol, thanks. Silk plants? Haven't seen many of them. I don't think my LFS sells them. I could i ask i suppose.

Gwenz

Butterfly

They are artificial plants sold for aquariums but their silky instead of plastic. Petsmart has a huge selection.
Carol

Gwenz

hmm, pitty we don't have petsmart here in UK.

I found this tho,

http://www.seapets.co.uk/view-produc...ults/41/page/1

but i doubt mum will buy them off the internet for me. I'll have to check my lfs'.

Gwenz

Butterfly

See now you know what your looking for DUH!! I knew you didn't have petsmart Iwas having a senior moment
carol

Tazmiche

I have Cherry Barbs and although i adore them we call them 'The Asbo's' as not always friendly with others. My Checkered Barbs keep them in line!! Very pretty, funny fish. I love them to bits but they often try to fin nip. I highly recommend them, the adult females look as though they have lipstick on!!

Gwenz

lol thanks. They will be in a tank by themselves, just 6 cherry barbs, so that would be ok.

I just might be able to persuade mum to get them for me. Hopefully anyway.

Gwenz

Tazmiche

Sounds great........

Nice pic of David Tennent btw! :

Gwenz

lol. thanks!

Gwenz