Red Cheek Javaen Barb (Systomus orphoides) Cichlid one must be very careful

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

The scientific names are often mixed up

looking almost like they emit light

In the right lighting the pattern shifts constantly

Avoid small fish — they will be viewed as food

Red Cheek Javaen Barb (Systomus orphoides) Cichlid one must be very carefulAlso 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.