Here at Aquarium Pro we are able to special order in freshwater fish, saltwater fish, coral, pond fish as well as aquarium and pond supplies for our customers to be picked up in store. We also have a large selection of second hand tanks and supplies in store for our customers. We do not ship fish or products directly to customers and we try to place our special orders at the same time as our regular shipments. Tropical fish & products you see on our website are there for your reference so you are able to see what we can order, not what we currently have in stock. That does not guarentee that our suppliers will currently have what you are looking for but if they do then we will get it special ordered in for you. Pictures you see would be of that type of fish not the exact fish we would be ordering in. If the fish shows out of stock that does not mean we do not currently have it in store so feel free to give us a call at the shop so we can verify for you. We are in the process of getting our inventory updated so online quanities will eventually be able to accurately display what quanities we have in store. We require a minium non refundable 50% deposit for special orders once we verify the supplier does have them in stock. If none of our suppliers have it in stock then we will issue a refund with 7 days. We ask that special orders be picked up within a week of arrival or we offer quarantining services for special order fish at $15 a week per tank.
 
The Snakeskin Barb can add a lot of action to your freshwater aquarium - especially when kept in schools of six or more. Unlike other Barbs, however, these fish are not as bullish and most fair well in community aquariums with similarly sized, short-fin fish. They also grow to about 2 inches, unlike some barbs that quickly grow to a fairly large size. These fish are orange/red in color with deep green body splotches to give this beautiful specimen its "snakeskin" designation.
Native to the blackwaters of Borneo, Indonesia, Snakeskin Barbs prefer soft, acidic aquarium water of the highest quality. A small school of this fish is a spectacular addition to any planted aquarium. Here, they will school in shaded areas, dart amongst plant stalks, and cruise the mid-level regions of your aquarium.
As in other barb species, female Snakeskin Barbs are fuller bodied than males. Successful breeding requires strict attention to water softness and acidity, best obtained via peat filtration. Classified as omnivores, Snakeskin Barbs benefit from varied diets of flake, pellet, and small frozen foods, such as mosquito larvae, daphnia, and brine shrimp.
 
Care Level Moderate
Temperament Semi-aggressive
Diet Omnivore
Water Conditions 73-82° F, KH 4-10, pH 5.5-7.0
Max. Size 2"
Minimum Tank Size 25 gallons