New Tank Up; Anyone Experienced With Cherry Barbs?

[Mael]

I've got my desktop tank set up and I'm fish-in cycling with some goldies right now. My choices are a single betta or a school of cherry barbs. I want something active.

If you have any experience with cherry barbs and how active they are, I would be appreciative of your comment.

Yes, unfortunately, CBs are the only nano fish my LFS stocks.

I may add a snail in the future after the tank gets populated with yummy stuff, but from what I've read, that shouldn't bother the betta or CBs.

Thanks!

 

[Mael]

Well, since no one in the world seems to have ever had cherry barbs, I went with a spiny-looking betta. Waiting for his water to warm up to the tank water so I can pile him in.

At least the goldies I have in there now will be happy to be back in their big tank. :/

 

[JZS]

Did you say you cycled with the goldfish? Wouldn't that be rather harmful for them?
(sorry if im missing anything)

 

[Fishperson]

Cherry barbs aren't nano fish; they require at least 15 gallons and grow to 2+ inches. How big is the tank?

 

[sam24]

1. How big is the tank.
2. Why would you cycle with gold fish, they are a cold water fish and can be sensitive.
3. Cherry barbs are not nano fish.

 

[Mael]

Replies! And mostly just ones that say I'm doing it wrong!

I cycled with goldies because I have 200 of them and they are tougher than you think. The temp is not a problem either way.

Thanks for the info, Fishperson, that's the kind of thing I was looking for.

The betta is in the tank now and he's exploring all the hidey-holes.