{"product_id":"checkered-barb","title":"Checkered Barb","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBiosecurity Shipping Limitations apply\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eShipping Allowed?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 79.3752px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eTasmania\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eWestern Australia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eNorthern Territory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003eAll Other States\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Checkered Barb is a small, peaceful and beautifully patterned freshwater schooling fish, making it an excellent choice for planted community aquariums. Its golden-brown body features darker scales that create a distinctive checkered appearance, while males often develop richer colouration, particularly when displaying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are active, social fish that look their best when kept in a group. Their manageable size makes them suitable for smaller community aquariums, provided they have plenty of swimming space and cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eOliotius oligolepis\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Around 4–5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freshwater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22–27°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0–7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Group:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Planted community aquarium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Checkered Barbs peaceful?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. They are generally peaceful and work well with other similarly sized community fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many should I keep?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA group of \u003cstrong\u003e6 or more\u003c\/strong\u003e is recommended. Larger groups encourage natural schooling behaviour and help them feel secure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do Checkered Barbs eat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey readily accept quality tropical flakes and micro pellets, with frozen or live foods such as daphnia and brine shrimp providing useful variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre they suitable for planted tanks?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. Their small size, active nature and attractive colouring make them excellent additions to planted aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKeeping too few\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeeping only one or two can make them shy and prevent natural social behaviour. Keep them in a proper group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoosing overly aggressive tank mates\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid housing them with large or aggressive fish that may harass or eat them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePoor diet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA varied diet helps maintain colour, growth and overall condition. Don't rely exclusively on one type of dry food.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apex Aquatic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49303235494027,"sku":null,"price":7.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/8353\/3195\/files\/Checkered-Barb.png?v=1788495800","url":"https:\/\/apexaquatic.com.au\/products\/checkered-barb","provider":"Apex Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}