Checkerboard Barb

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Latin Name: Oliotius oligolepsis
Common Name(s): Checkerboard Barb
Difficulty: Beginner
Temperament: Peaceful - Schooling
pH: 5.0-7.0
Adult Full Size: 2"
Minimum Tank Size: 10 gallons
Plant Safe: Yes
Foods: ABN: Chromo Flakes/ Daphnia, Hikari: Micro-pellets

Checkerboard Barbs are known for their distinct checkerboard pattern, with males getting bright red fins. Checkerboard Barbs are a shoaling fish, and do best kept in groups of 6 or more. These barbs only get 2 inches long when fully grown, and do best in peaceful communities.