Fish Profiles at Pet Resources -- Chequed Barb

Chequed Barb (Capoeta oligolepis )

Synonyms:	Chequered Barb, Checker Barb	(Click to Enlarge) Female Male
Stats:	Adult Size: 2" (5 cm) Temp: 77-82 F (25-28 C) Tank: 24" (60 cm) minimum
Requirements:	Love plants to hide in, more reserved than many barbs.
Diet:	Anything, not picky. Small live or frozen relished.
Breeding:	Females duller, males have checkerboard pattern on sides, and red fins. Easy eggscatterer. Keep a few in a very overplanted tank, and there will be fry.
Sociability:	Keep in at least pairs, better in groups of 6 or more. Easy to combine with Cherry Barbs.
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Special Info:	Wonderful little barb not always seen in stores.