Albino Cherry Barb | Adult | 2.5-3.5 cm | Pack of 6 | Total Delivered Price ₹997/-

Albino Cherry Barb (Rohanella titteya)

Description

The Albino Cherry Barb (Rohanella titteya – albino morph), offered by Nero Labs, is a selectively maintained ornamental cyprinid morph recognized for its pale ivory to golden-white body coloration, translucent finnage, and calm, cohesive schooling behaviour. Derived from domesticated Cherry Barb lineages native to Sri Lanka, this morph has been refined for visual contrast, stable temperament, and suitability for planted and community aquarium environments.

Body coloration presents as creamy white to soft gold with faint pink undertones, while the eyes typically appear pink to light red as a result of albinism. Mature males may exhibit subtle warm blush tones under optimal conditions, whereas females retain a fuller body profile with more subdued coloration. Behaviour is peaceful and socially balanced, with minimal intraspecific aggression when maintained in appropriate group sizes. Colour clarity and overall vitality are closely linked to lighting intensity, water stability, and stress minimization.

Individuals supplied are lab-reared and system-acclimated within controlled, closed-system environments, reducing early-life stress and supporting predictable long-term adaptation to established aquaria. This lineage represents domesticated ornamental stock maintained for display refinement and behavioural consistency rather than wild ecological performance or conservation deployment.

System & Rearing Notes

Origin: In-house, Nero Labs
Rearing environment: Controlled, closed system
Line status: Selectively maintained ornamental cyprinid morph
Behaviour: Peaceful, schooling; minimal aggression
Feeding behaviour: Omnivorous; readily accepts prepared and supplemental feeds
Sexual dimorphism: Present; males slimmer with occasional blush coloration
Colour development: Stable; enhanced under gentle lighting and low-stress environments

Minor variation in ivory saturation, translucency, and fin clarity may occur between individuals and reflects normal biological diversity within maintained ornamental morphs.

Availability & Use

Availability of Albino Cherry Barbs is cycle-dependent and aligned with biological readiness and population stability rather than commercial inventory targets. This species is suitable for beginner to intermediate aquarists seeking calm, low-aggression ornamental fish.

Best suited for ornamental community aquaria, planted systems, nano to medium tanks, and mixed-species environments with compatible, peaceful inhabitants.

Important Note

Due to reduced pigmentation, Albino Cherry Barbs may be more sensitive to intense lighting. Providing shaded areas, floating vegetation, or darker substrates supports comfort, reduces stress, and preserves colour clarity.

Ethical & Operational Context

Distribution of Albino Cherry Barbs through Nero Labs prioritizes organism welfare, closed-system integrity, and responsible selective breeding of ornamental morphs. Proceeds support continued refinement of barb husbandry protocols, pigmentation stability research, and applied ornamental aquaculture initiatives.