Puntius oligolepis
| Common Names: | Checkered Barb |
| Synonyms: | Barbus oliogolepis Capoeta oligolepis |
| Family: | Cyprinidae |
| Category: | Cyprinids |
| Distribution: | Asia; Indonesia. |
| Main Ecosystem: | River; River |
| Temperament: | Schooling; Peaceful. |
| Diet: | Ominvore; Ominvore |
| Care: | Feed with normal or vegetable flakes. Easy to keep. |
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| Potential Size: | Male: 5cm (2") Female: 5cm (2") |
| Water Region: | All; All |
| Activity: | Diurnal; Diurnal |
| Gender: | The male is more colourful and has black edges on its dorsal and anal fins. |
| Breeding: | Breeding can be stimulated with higher temperatures of around 24°C. Use only pairs, not schools. Use floating and normal broad leaved plants. |
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| Comments: | Best kept in small schools. |
| Main Colours: | Yellow, Black |
| Markings: | Spots Small |
| Mouth: | Normal |
| Tail: | Concave |
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| Submitted By: | Adam |
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