Burmese Red Cheek Barb

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Latin Name: Systomus orphoides
Common Name(s): Burmese Red Cheek Barb, Red Cheek Barb
Difficulty: Beginner
Temperament: Semi-aggressive
pH: 6.5 - 8.0
Adult full size: 12"
Minimum Tank Size: 90 gallons
Plant Safe: No
Foods: Spirulina Flakes, Daphnia, Thera A, Spirulina Brine 

Description: A very active schooling barb with a bright orange cheek. Similar to Redtail Tinfoils, they make a great dither fish to mix with Central and South American Cichlids.