Cherry Barb vs Discus
Puntius titteya 与之比较 Symphysodon discus
Taxonomy & Classification
| 属性 | Cherry Barb | Discus |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Puntius titteya | Symphysodon discus |
| 目 | Cypriniformes | Cichliformes |
| 科 | Cyprinidae | Cichlidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
Physical Traits
| 属性 | Cherry Barb | Discus |
|---|---|---|
| 最大体长 | 5.0 cm | 20.0 cm |
| 最大体重 | 0.002 kg | 0.25 kg |
| 体色 | Males are vivid cherry-red over the entire body with a dark mid-lateral stripe from snout to tail; females are pale golden-olive with the same dark stripe; fins reddish to clear. | Deep-bodied disc shape with vibrant turquoise-blue wavy horizontal lines over a reddish-brown to orange-brown base; fins edged in vivid blue with red striping; wild forms show 9 dark vertical bars. |
Habitat & Environment
| 属性 | Cherry Barb | Discus |
|---|---|---|
| 水质类型 | Freshwater | Freshwater |
| 栖息水深 | — | — |
| 地理分布 | Endemic to the Kelani River basin in southwestern Sri Lanka. Restricted to shaded, slow-flowing forest streams and small tributaries with dense riparian vegetation; population has … | Restricted to the central Amazon River basin in Brazil, particularly around the confluence of the Rio Negro and Rio Solimões. Prefers warm, soft, highly acidic … |
| 栖息地 | Clear, fast-flowing streams of Sri Lanka and southwestern India. Shallow, oxygen-rich, cool mountain streams (22-26°C) over gravel substrates. Dense riparian vegetation provides cover. | Warm, blackwater rivers of the Amazon basin, particularly the Rio Negro and tributaries. Prefers soft, acidic water (pH 4.5-6.5, 26-31°C) with driftwood and minimal current. … |
Aquarium Suitability
| 属性 | Cherry Barb | Discus |
|---|---|---|
| 最小水箱尺寸 | 60 L | 250 L |
| 水温 | 23-27 | 26-30 |
| pH 范围 | 6.0-8.0 | 5.0-7.0 |
| 饲养难度 | Easy | Difficult |
| 性情 | Peaceful | Peaceful |
Cuisine & Edibility
Cherry Barb
Not consumed — ornamental aquarium fish listed as Vulnerable in the wild; kept for its cherry-red coloration and peaceful schooling nature.
Discus
Not consumed — a prized ornamental aquarium fish known as the 'king of the aquarium' for its disc-shaped body and brilliant colors.
Species Overview
Cherry Barb
The cherry barb is a small, colorful fish native to Sri Lanka's shaded forest streams. Males develop an intense cherry-red coloration during breeding. Listed as Vulnerable due to habitat loss and over-collection for the aquarium trade.
Discus
The discus is often called the 'King of the Aquarium' for its disc-shaped body and stunning color patterns. Native to the Amazon floodplains, it requires warm, soft, acidic water and feeds its fry with a mucus secretion from its skin.