Checkered Barb
Oliotius oligolepis — Bold black-edged scales create a checkered pattern. Males have orange-red fins. Peaceful in groups. Hardy and suitable for community tanks without long-finned fish.
Care at a glance
| Scientific name | Oliotius oligolepis |
|---|---|
| Type | schooling |
| Adult size | 2" |
| Minimum tank | 20 gal |
| Group size | 6+ |
| Temperament | semi-aggressive |
| Temperature | 68-79°F |
| pH | 6.0-7.5 |
| GH | 5-15 |
| Diet | omnivore |
| Swimming zone | middle |
| Care level | easy |
| Plant-safe | Yes |
Aquascape plans stocked with Checkered Barb
- 20-Gallon Low-Tech Iwagumi Aquascape (Beginner)
- 20-Gallon High-Tech Iwagumi Aquascape (Intermediate)
- 20-Gallon High-Tech Nature Aquascape (Intermediate)
- 20-Gallon Low-Tech Nature Aquascape (Beginner)
- 20-Gallon High-Tech Dutch Aquascape (Advanced)
- 20-Gallon Low-Tech Jungle Aquascape (Beginner)
- 20-Gallon Low-Tech Walstad Aquascape (Beginner)
- 29-Gallon Low-Tech Iwagumi Aquascape (Beginner)
- 29-Gallon High-Tech Iwagumi Aquascape (Intermediate)
- 29-Gallon High-Tech Nature Aquascape (Intermediate)
- 29-Gallon Low-Tech Nature Aquascape (Beginner)
- 29-Gallon High-Tech Dutch Aquascape (Advanced)
- 29-Gallon Low-Tech Jungle Aquascape (Beginner)
- 29-Gallon Low-Tech Walstad Aquascape (Beginner)