Care guide at a glance
Oliotius oligolepis
Description
A small barb patterned in a neat checkerboard of dark-edged scales, the males developing red-flushed fins. Peaceful and easy.
Feeding
Flake, micro-pellets and frozen foods.
Compatibility
Peaceful, unlike the tiger barb. Keep in groups of eight or more with a mix of sexes.
Behaviour and personality
Active mid-water shoaler. Males display to one another and colour up when they do.
Before you buy
Tolerates cooler water than most tropical barbs. Males only reach full colour with females present.
Livestock Delivery
DX courier delivery is £29.95 per livestock order.
Free delivery when your livestock subtotal is over £350.
Delivery is scheduled for your selected delivery date and typically arrives before 1pm.
There is no minimum order value.
Additional information:
- In-stock livestock orders will be processed and dispatched for delivery on the date selected on the cart/basket page.
- Available delivery days are Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday.
- If any stock issues affect your chosen delivery date, we will contact you as soon as possible by email or telephone.
- Shipping for dry goods is charged separately from livestock delivery and does not count towards the £350 free delivery threshold. Dry goods are dispatched according to our standard delivery policy.