{"product_id":"checkerboard-barb-oliotius-oligolepis","title":"Checkerboard Barb (Oliotius oligolepis)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCheckerboard Barb (Oliotius oligolepis)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Checkerboard Barb is a beautiful, peaceful fish that’s often overlooked in the aquarium hobby. Their shimmering gold to bronze bodies are covered with dark-edged scales, creating the unique “checkerboard” pattern that gives them their name. Males become especially colorful as they mature, developing vibrant red and orange fins that really stand out.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese active schooling fish are a great choice for planted community aquariums. They love swimming together, are easy to care for, and bring plenty of movement and color to the tank.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy people love Checkerboard Barbs:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Unique checkerboard scale pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Males develop beautiful red and orange fins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Peaceful and community-friendly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Great for planted aquariums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Active schooling fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Hardy and easy to care for\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Info:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOliotius oligolepis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Checkerboard Barb, Checker Barb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Peaceful\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e About 2 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 20 gallons or larger\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 72–79°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6.0–7.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Omnivore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Beginner-friendly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCheckerboard Barbs do best in groups of at least 6. They thrive in planted aquariums with open swimming areas and appreciate driftwood, plants, and darker substrates that help bring out their natural colors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeed a quality flake or small pellet as their staple diet, along with frozen or live foods like bloodworms, brine shrimp, and daphnia to keep them healthy and enhance their coloration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping Info:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe ship fish on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonday and Tuesday\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e so they arrive quickly and safely. Orders usually arrive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWednesday or Thursday\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll fish are packed carefully with insulation and heat or cold packs when needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLive arrival is guaranteed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as long as someone is available to receive the package on the first delivery attempt.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e We do our best to keep our inventory up to date, but quantities available are subject to change without notice. If we’re unable to fulfill part of your order, we’ll automatically refund the difference.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor and size may vary depending on age and natural variation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fish Happens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53619543081325,"sku":null,"price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/9231\/0381\/files\/67D57AC8-B148-46A9-A60D-FD8F796D1E6A.jpg?v=1785358151","url":"https:\/\/www.fishhappensindy.com\/products\/checkerboard-barb-oliotius-oligolepis","provider":"Fish Happens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}