Barbodes lateristriga - These fish are a beautiful peachy colour with black stripes frequently in a T shape and diamond shaped scales.

 

Originally hailing from Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand, they are a lively addition to any larger community tank with robust tank mates of a similar size. They are a shoaling fish and so prefer to live in groups of 6 or more barbs, in smaller groups they can become nippy with other tank mates so avoid long finned companions for them.

Maximum size: 18cm

Lifespan:  5-6 years

Temperature: 25-28 degrees celsius

Tank requirements: Filter & Oxygen, Heater.

Tank Mates: Other freshwater fish of a similar size and robust - no long fins or smaller fish.

Feeding: Good Quality Flake or Pellets