Barbus oligolepis

The checker barb is a gregarious species. Spawning (relatively uncomplicated) demands slightly acidic conditions and fine-leafed plants. It is easy to cross with other barbs. Size: 5 cm.

• Nimbochromis livingstonii
• Melanochromis auratus
• The bubble-eye
• Pelvicachromis pulcher
• Nannobrycon eques (Lebiasinidae)