Checkered Barb tank size: what is the minimum?

A tank with a footprint of at least 75 × 30 cm.

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Checkered Barb

Oliotius oligolepis

The Checkered Barb (Oliotius oligolepis) is a tropical freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae. It swims in midwater, close to the bottom. It grows to 5 cm (total length). The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern. In the aquarium it is kept at 18–25 °C.

Size: 5 cmtotal length
Temperature: 18–25 °C
pH: 5.5–7.5
Tank footprint: 75 × 30 cm

In the aquarium

Temperature18–25 °C

pH5.5–7.5

Hardness2–12 °dGH

In the wild

Water type: Freshwater
Climate zone: Tropical
Habitat: Midwater, close to the bottom
Aquarium trade: Very common

Conservation status

Classification

OrderCypriniformes
FamilyCyprinidae
GenusOliotius
SpeciesOliotius oligolepis

Quick answers

Checkered Barb size: how big does it get?: It grows to 5 cm (total length).
Checkered Barb tank size: what is the minimum?: A tank with a footprint of at least 75 × 30 cm.
Checkered Barb water parameters: what does it need?: Temperature 18–25 °C, pH 5.5–7.5, hardness 2–12 °dGH.
Checkered Barb: is it endangered?: The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern.