{"product_id":"checker-barbs","title":"Checker Barbs","description":"\u003cp\u003eR35.00\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe \u003cspan\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=checker+barb\u0026amp;kgmid=\/m\/02xqsb\"\u003eChecker Barb\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (\u003cem\u003eOliotius oligolepis\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, formerly \u003cem\u003ePuntius oligolepis\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e), also commonly known as the \u003cspan\u003eCheckered Barb\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e or \u003cspan\u003eCheckerboard Barb\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, is \u003cmark\u003ea small, highly active, and peaceful freshwater fish\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/mark\u003e. Endemic to the slow-moving streams, rivers, and lakes of \u003cspan\u003eSumatra, Indonesia\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, this nano-sized cyprinid is widely loved by hobbyists for its striking, iridescent \"checkerboard\" scale pattern and hardy nature.\u003cspan\u003e [1, 2, 3, 4] \u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 role=\"heading\"\u003e🌊 Quick Overview \u0026amp; Care Sheet\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAdult Size\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to \u003cspan\u003e5 cm (2 inches)\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLifespan\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e3 to 6 years\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e on average\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e60 Litres (approx. 15–20 gallons)\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e for a small school\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTemperature Range\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e22°C to 26°C\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (72°F to 79°F)\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003epH Range\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e6.0 to 7.5\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (prefers soft, slightly acidic water)\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDiet\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOmnivorous\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (flakes, micro-pellets, daphnia, brine shrimp, and algae)\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 role=\"heading\"\u003e🌿 Tank Setup \u0026amp; Environment\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eChecker Barbs thrive in heavily planted setups that mimic their natural forest pool habitats.\u003cspan\u003e [4, 5] \u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAquascaping:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Use a \u003cspan\u003edark substrate and driftwood\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e to enhance their iridescent gold and bronze metallic colors. Dense background planting gives them a sense of security, while plenty of open swimming space in the center is required for their active nature.\u003cspan\u003e [4, 6] \u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWater Conditions:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e They prefer clean, well-oxygenated water with a gentle to moderate current. Adding floating plants can help provide the subdued, shaded lighting they prefer.\u003cspan\u003e [1, 6, 7] \u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 role=\"heading\"\u003e🐠 Temperament \u0026amp; Tankmates\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThey are generally \u003cspan\u003epeaceful schooling fish\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and must be kept in groups of \u003cspan\u003eat least 6 to 10 individuals\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Keeping them in a proper school helps distribute any minor conspecific squabbling and brings out their best colors.\u003cspan\u003e [3, 4, 8, 9] \u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSexual Dimorphism:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Males are slimmer, showing a vibrant reddish-bronze hue with distinct black edging on their dorsal and anal fins. Females are noticeably plumper, with a creamier base coloration and transparent or yellowish fins.\u003cspan\u003e [1, 10] \u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIdeal Tankmates:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e They pair beautifully with other small, active species like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tetra\"\u003eTetras\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Rasbora\"\u003eRasboras\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, Danios, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Corydoras\"\u003eCorydoras catfish\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, and peaceful gouramis.\u003cspan\u003e [4, 5] \u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCaution:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e While peaceful, lonely or stressed individuals can occasionally nip fins. It is best to avoid housing them with slow-moving, long-finned fish like Bettas or Guppies.\u003cspan\u003e [9] \u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAre you planning to \u003cspan\u003eadd Checker Barbs to an existing aquarium\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, or are you looking for tips on \u003cspan\u003ebreeding them\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e? Let me know your tank size and current tankmates so I can offer specific advice.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"R28.00","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50547339952226,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/3110\/1538\/files\/images_8.jpg?v=1790369358","url":"https:\/\/tropicalpetskznandfishingtackle.myshopify.com\/products\/checker-barbs","provider":"Tropical Pets Kzn and Fishing Tackle Pty Ltd ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}