Description
African Banded Barbs – Striking Patterns and Energetic Swimmers
Add a splash of bold contrast and lively activity to your freshwater aquarium with the African Banded Barb (Enteromius fasciolatus). Known for their distinctive black vertical bands across a shimmering golden body, these barbs are a visually striking and dynamic addition to any community tank.
African Banded Barbs are active, schooling fish that thrive in groups, showcasing fascinating social behaviors and vibrant movement. Their hardy nature and peaceful temperament make them an excellent choice for both beginner and experienced aquarists.
Key Features:
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Distinctive Black Bands: Bold vertical stripes contrasting beautifully with a golden body
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Active Schoolers: Best kept in groups of 6 or more to encourage natural schooling behavior
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Peaceful & Hardy: Compatible with a wide range of community fish and adaptable to various water conditions
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Ideal for Community Tanks: Adds lively color and dynamic movement without aggression
Care Guidelines:
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Tank Size: Minimum 30 gallons for a small school
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Water Temp: 72–79°F (22–26°C)
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pH Range: 6.5–7.5
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Diet: Omnivorous – high-quality flakes, pellets, and occasional live or frozen foods
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Lifespan: 5–7 years with proper care
Tip: Provide plenty of swimming space and plants or decorations to create a comfortable and stimulating environment.
Bring bold patterns and spirited life to your aquarium with African Banded Barbs — a lively and captivating addition to any freshwater community.
Click & Collect
Livestock will only be bagged once you arrive, or if you contact us in advance to request it ready beforehand.
Local Delivery
Order anything from our in-store range and have it delivered right to you.
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Minimum spend: £50
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Delivery up to 10 miles: £10
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Delivery up to 25 miles: £20
Distances are measured “as the crow flies”, not by road.
Once your order is placed, we’ll be in touch to arrange a suitable delivery date and time.
Please note, delivery may take a little longer as we often group orders together to build an efficient delivery run.
Important: If you’re ordering a large aquarium, please ensure someone is available to help unload the van on arrival.
Dry Goods Delivery
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DPD Next Day: 1 working day (order before 12 noon)
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DX Next Day (Heavy Items & Small Aquariums): 1 working day (order before 12 noon)
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Express Pallet: 1–3 working days
If you'd like to add more items to an existing order that hasn't yet been dispatched, please place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to combine the orders.
Please note: We currently only dispatch parcels Wednesday to Friday.
Pre-Order
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Livestock Delivery
Thursday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Wednesday afternoon
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Delivered Thursday before 1pm
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Order by Wednesday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Friday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Thursday afternoon
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Delivered Friday before 1pm
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Order by Thursday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Saturday Delivery – £29
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Dispatched Friday afternoon
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Delivered Saturday before 1pm
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Order by Friday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
📦 Want to Add to an Existing Order?
No problem! Just place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to link it with your original one (as long as it hasn’t been dispatched yet).
🛒 Dry Goods Now Included!
You can now include dry goods in your livestock delivery – perfect for topping up supplies in one go.
❄️ Please note: We can’t send frozen food with livestock – please order frozen items separately.
⚠️ Delivery Exclusions
Unfortunately, we’re unable to deliver livestock to the following postcodes:
Scotland & Isles:
AB30–AB56, DD8–DD10, DG3–DG9, DG12–DG14, FK17–FK21, KA18–KA19, KA26–KA30, PA20–PA38, PA80, PH3–PH40
Cornwall Isles: TR21–TR25
All of the following postcodes are excluded:
BT, HS, IM, IV, JE, KW
Plus Channel Islands and Shetland Islands
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