Red Cheek Javaen Barb (Systomus orphoides) Cichlid In a sense is a

In a sense is a second generation hybrid

In the right lighting the pattern shifts constantly

one must be very careful of the spines on the pectoral fins which have serrated edges

” this species constantly sifts sand through its gills

the marbled swamp eel

Red Cheek Javaen Barb (Systomus orphoides) Cichlid In a sense is aAlso known as Puntius orphides, this barb is the definition of simplistic beauty. With a spot of bright orange on the cheek with a red and black scissor tail on a metallic silver body, this fish looks amazing in a group. This fish can group upto 12 inches so it a great for larger tanks but still not overly big in medium tanks.