Care guide at a glance
Oliotius oligolepis
Care levelEasy
Adult size5 cm
Minimum tank size60 litres
Temperature20-26°C
pH6.0-7.5
HardnessSoft to moderately hard
OriginIndonesia; Sumatra
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.
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