Cherry Barb Ratio?

[Jodiem]

im thinking of getting 6 cherry barbs, i would like 3 males and 3 females would this cause unhappiness to the females and should there be a ratio?

 

[Lynda B]

From what I've read, the ratio does not matter with cherry barbs.... but 6 is a good number.

 

[Lateral Line]

I disagree. B. titteya is a solitary fish in the wild. In smaller tanks, 2 males together may fight. This species is best kept as a pair, or better, trio, one male to two females.

 

[Lynda B]

Thank you! I couldn't find that when I researched it on-line.

 

[penguin22]

I have 1 male and 2 females which works out great, a pair would also be good. I did have 2 males in the tank at one time and apart from a little chasing they were fine. I do agree with lateral line, many people say cherrys should be kept 6+ but I find they seem to pair off and are at least just as happy in a pair.