6 Checkered Barb

The Checkered Barb is a small and attractive freshwater fish known for its distinctive checkered pattern formed by dark edges on its scales. This peaceful species is popular in planted aquariums because of its calm temperament and subtle but beautiful coloration.

Scientific Name: Oliotius oligolepis

Temperament: Peaceful

Diet: Flakes, pellets, frozen foods, and live foods

Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallons

Temperature: 72–79°F (22–26°C)

pH: 6.0–7.5

Adult Size: 2 inches

Behavior: Checkered Barbs are schooling fish that prefer to be kept in groups of 6 or more. They are active swimmers but generally peaceful, making them a good choice for community aquariums with similarly sized fish.

Notes: Assortment includes a mix of colors and patterns; Exact colors and markings will vary; Stock photo used; fish received may differ.

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We ship on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday via USPS Priority Mail. Once we get your order, we will ship it within 1 to 5 business days. For the safety of the animals, we do not ship aquatic life on Thursday and Friday. We do not want live aquatic animals sitting in USPS warehouse over the weekend. Thank you for your understanding.

Any orders placed before 12:00 PM on Tuesday will be shipped out that same week. orders placed after 12:00 PM on Tuesday will now be processed the following week

Male/Female: Will be picked at random (no custom orders)

Note: color may be slightly off from photo.

We placed a penny at the corner of the tank so you can have an idea of the size of the fish.

Guaranteed to arrive alive you have one hour of delivery to report any death. You must take a picture while the fish is dead in the bag before it’s opened.

Fish’s color might be off first 3 days due to shipping and stressed fish.

we do not refund shipping costs