{"product_id":"checkerboard-barb-unsexed","title":"Checkerboard Barb (Oliotius oligolepis) (Unsexed)","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eAdd a splash of subtle elegance and playful energy to your community aquarium with the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"87\"\u003eCheckerboard Barb\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"106\"\u003eOliotius oligolepis\u003c\/i\u003e). Known for their distinctive iridescent, cross-hatched scale patterns that resemble a checkerboard, these hardy freshwater fish are an absolute favorite for both beginner and seasoned hobbyists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eUnlike some of their more aggressive cousins, the Checkerboard Barb is exceptionally peaceful and thrives in a planted setup. When kept in a proper school, males display breathtaking metallic green and gold hues accented by striking red-trimmed fins to impress potential mates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"attachment-container search-images\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-container spark-licensed-center hide-from-message-actions ng-star-inserted\" data-full-size-image-uri=\"https:\/\/aquaticsunlimited.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/BARB-CHECKERBOARD-Oliotius-oligolepis.jpg\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overlay-container hero-overlay-container ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eQuick Care \u0026amp; Overview Table\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"horizontal-scroll-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-block-component\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-block has-export-button new-table-style is-at-scroll-start is-at-scroll-end\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-content md-content\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQ3ecQahgKEwiBvKi3-cqVAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQgQE\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0,0\"\u003eParameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,0,1,0\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,1,1,0\"\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOliotius oligolepis\u003c\/i\u003e (formerly \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"30\"\u003ePuntius oligolepis\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,2,1,0\"\u003eSumatra, Indonesia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAdult Size\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,3,1,0\"\u003e1.5 to 2 inches (3.8 to 5 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,4,1,0\"\u003e20 Gallons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTemperament\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,5,1,0\"\u003ePeaceful, schooling community fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,6,1,0\"\u003e68°F to 79°F (20°C to 26°C)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003epH Range\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,7,1,0\"\u003e6.0 to 7.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWater Hardness\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,8,1,0\"\u003e4 to 12 dGH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDiet\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,9,1,0\"\u003eOmnivore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-footer hide-on-print hide-from-message-actions\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"mdc-icon-button mat-mdc-icon-button mat-mdc-button-base mat-badge mat-unthemed mat-badge-overlap mat-badge-above mat-badge-after mat-badge-small mat-badge-hidden ng-star-inserted\" aria-label=\"More options\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mat-mdc-button-persistent-ripple mdc-icon-button__ripple\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mat-focus-indicator\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mat-mdc-button-touch-target\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eDetailed Care \u0026amp; Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003ePlace of Origin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eThe Checkerboard Barb is native to the tropical island of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"58\"\u003eSumatra, Indonesia\u003c\/b\u003e. In the wild, they inhabit slow-moving rivers, streams, and quiet forest pools dense with overhanging vegetation, submerged roots, and decaying organic litter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eIdeal Tank Environment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eTo see your Checkerboard Barbs at their most confident and colorful, replicate their natural blackwater habitats. Use a dark substrate to make their shimmering scales pop. Provide \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"180\"\u003edense live aquarium plants\u003c\/b\u003e (such as Java Fern, Anubias, and Cryptocorynes) around the sides and back of the tank, leaving plenty of open swimming space in the center. Adding driftwood branches, rock caves, and dried Indian Almond Leaves will introduce beneficial tannins that mimic their native waters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003eA minimum tank size of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"23\"\u003e20 gallons\u003c\/b\u003e is highly recommended. While they are relatively small fish, they are active swimmers and must be kept in a school of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"152\"\u003eat least 6 to 8 individuals\u003c\/b\u003e (ideally more). Keeping them in proper numbers prevents shyness and curbs any potential minor nipping behaviors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Feeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003eCheckerboard Barbs are unfussy \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"31\"\u003eomnivores\u003c\/b\u003e with healthy appetites. In the aquarium, they will readily accept high-quality daily staple foods like flake foods and micro pellets. To optimize their health, coloration, and immune systems, supplement their diet 2-3 times a week with live or frozen foods such as bloodworms, brine shrimp, and daphnia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003eCompatible Tank Mates\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18\"\u003eThanks to their peaceful nature, Checkerboard Barbs make phenomenal residents for a standard \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18\" data-index-in-node=\"93\"\u003ecommunity aquarium\u003c\/b\u003e. They should not be kept with large, aggressive predators. Excellent choices for tank mates include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"19\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"19,0,0\"\u003eOther peaceful barbs (like Cherry Barbs)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"19,1,0\"\u003eTetras, Rasboras, and Danios\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"19,2,0\"\u003eCorydoras Catfish and Otocinclus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"19,3,0\"\u003eDwarf Gouramis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"19,4,0\"\u003ePeaceful freshwater shrimp (like Cherry or Amano shrimp, provided there is plenty of plant cover)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"20\"\u003eBreeding the Checkerboard Barb\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003eBreeding Checkerboard Barbs is relatively straightforward for hobbyists looking to try egg-scattering reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\" data-path-to-node=\"22\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"22,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"22,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSetup a separate breeding tank\u003c\/b\u003e with soft, slightly acidic water, a sponge filter, and plenty of fine-leaved plants (like Java Moss) or a breeding grid to catch the eggs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"22,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"22,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition a pair or small group\u003c\/b\u003e with high-protein live\/frozen foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"22,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"22,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIntroduce them to the breeding tank.\u003c\/b\u003e The male will court the female, and she will scatter up to several hundred eggs among the plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"22,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"22,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRemove the parents immediately\u003c\/b\u003e after spawning, as they will eat their own eggs. The eggs hatch in about 24 to 48 hours, and the free-swimming fry can be fed infusoria or liquid fry food until they are large enough to accept baby brine shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePLEASE READ BEFORE ORDERING\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe photos shown on fish product pages are representations of adult fish and are NOT the actual fish that you will be receiving.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease visit our “Ordering\/Shipping fish” page prior to checking out to familiarize yourself with our process.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe ship fish exclusively using overnight shipping with either FedEx or UPS. We will not ship fish with lesser expensive shipping services like “Ground” or “Priority Mail”. This is to ensure the safety of the fish.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnless specified, all fish are sold as unsexed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KGTropicals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41301054619712,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1478\/2240\/files\/InstagramPost-9_ef821990-4ff5-42e3-bab9-49f44952a14b.png?v=1783784466","url":"https:\/\/keepfishkeeping.com\/products\/checkerboard-barb-unsexed","provider":"KGTropicals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}