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Name

Scientific name

Oliotius oligolepis

Described by

Authority Bleeker, Year 1853, Bracketed

Family

Cyprinidae

Common names

Checkered Barb

Photograph credits

All 6 credited

Summary

The checkered barb, Oliotius oligolepis, is a small cyprinid apparently endemic to western central Sumatra, Indonesia. Also traded as 'chec…

Size and aquarium

Maximum size

45mm, standard length

Aquarium size

Minimum length 75 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Minimum height 30 cm

Water

Water conditions

Temperature 18–25°C, pH 5.5–7.5

Hardness

2–12dGH

Conductivity

Not recorded

Behaviour

Temperament

Peaceful

Social needs

A shoal or group

Community suitability

Community-safe

Where it lives

Countries, regions, rivers and lakes

Indonesia, Sumatra, Aek Garoga, Aek Sibundung, Aek Sumuran, Maninjau

Writing

Etymology

Oliotius: formed from part of the species name oligolepis and part of the former generic name Puntius. oligolepis: from the Ancient Greek ὀλίγοι (olígoi), mean…

Distribution

Apparently endemic to western central Sumatra, Indonesia, but the full extent of its distribution is unclear. The few recent records that exist pertain to lowe…

Habitat

Not written yet

Aquarium size

An aquarium with dimensions of 75 ∗ 30 ∗ 30 cm or larger is required.

Maintenance

Choice of décor is not especially critical though it tends to show better colouration in a well-decorated set-up. The addition of floating or overhanging veget…

Water conditions

Not written yet

Diet

Probably an omnivore feeding primarily on aquatic invertebrates, as well as smaller amounts of plant material and organic detritus in nature. In the aquarium i…

Behaviour and compatibility

Generally very peaceful making it an ideal resident of the well-researched community aquarium. It is a schooling species by nature, and at least 6-10 specimens…

Sexual dimorphism

Adult males are noticeably smaller, slimmer, and more colourful than females, the latter character being more noticeable in nuptial individuals.

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Reproduction

An egg-scattering free spawner exhibiting no parental care. When in good condition it will spawn often, and in a mature aquarium it is possible that small numb…

Notes

This species is also traded as 'checker barb', 'checkerboard barb', or 'island barb', and is among the most ubiquitous species available in the aquarium trade.…

References

References

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