Tic-tac-toe Barb

Pethia stoliczkana

Also known as: Stoliczka's Barb, Stoliczkae Barb

A small, hardy barb with two dark spots and red-edged fins on displaying males.

Water

Freshwater

Temperature

68–79°F

pH

6–7.5

Hardness

5–15 dGH

Max size

2.4 in

Min tank

20 gal

Temperament

Peaceful

Social

Schooling (6+)

Swim level

Middle

Diet

Omnivore

Care level

Beginner

Lifespan

4-6 years

Breeding

Egg-scatterer

Suitability

Common

Origin

Irrawaddy and Salween basins, Myanmar and Thailand

Keep a school of 6 or more with more females than males. Hardy and tolerant of a range of temperatures and water types. Generally peaceful, though an undersized group may chase each other or nip long fins.