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Checkered Barb
BeginnerOliotius oligolepis
A small barb whose scales each carry a black crescent, giving a chequered look, and which has notably large, few scales. Very peaceful, and males colour up as rivals compete in a group of six or more.
Difficulty
Beginner
Temperature
18〜25℃
Size
Up to 5cm TL
Diet
Dried, frozen and live foods
About
Oliotius oligolepis comes from Sumatra in Indonesia. FishBase records a maximum of 5.0cm TL, pH 6.0-6.5, up to 10 dH and 20-24C, and places it in creeks, rivers and lakes feeding on worms, small crustaceans, insects and plant matter. Seriously Fish gives 45mm SL, 18-25C, pH 5.5-7.5, 2-12 dGH and a 75 x 30cm base of about 68 litres. Every scale carries a black crescent, and the scales are unusually large and few, which is both the diagnostic character and the source of the chequered look. Very peaceful and well suited to a community, it colours best in a group of six to ten as males compete. It is farmed commercially in huge numbers and wild fish are hardly ever traded. Carried worldwide, it has been recorded from natural waters in Colombia. The IUCN rates it Least Concern and it is not listed by CITES.
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Size of the Checkered Barb
The Checkered Barb grows to Up to 5cm TL.
Temperature & humidity for the Checkered Barb
The ideal temperature for the Checkered Barb is 18〜25℃.
Basic Info
Origin
Indonesia (Sumatra)
Size
Up to 5cm TL
Temperature
18〜25℃
Diet
Dried, frozen and live foods
Care Specifications
- pH
- 5.5–7.5
- Hardness (GH)
- 2–12 dGH
- Water Temp.
- 18–25℃
- Min. Tank
- 68 L
PeacefulGroupBreeding: Moderate
Sources: FishBase / Seriously Fish
References & Sources
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Taxonomy & Authority
Regulations & Conservation Status
Not CITES-listedIUCN LC · Least Concern
Sources: CITES Appendices (species not listed) / IUCN Red List
Regulations may change. Always verify the latest information with the relevant authorities.
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