8 Banded False Barb (Eirmotus octozona)
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8 Banded False Barb (Eirmotus octozona)
Wild-Caught. Fully Quarantined. Naturally Stunning.
This isn't just another schooling fish. It's a living display of nature's artwork.
Bold black bands stretch across a glowing gold body, creating a pattern that demands attention from every angle. When kept in a group, the effect is even more dramatic as they move through the aquarium in synchronized bursts of color and motion.
These fish arrived wild-caught and successfully completed our full Fish Shed quarantine process. Healthy, active, and feeding aggressively, they're ready to become the highlight of a truly unique aquarium.
The 8 Banded False Barb is currently listed as Least Concern (LC). At Uncle Joe's Fish Shed, wild fish are sourced through ethical and sustainable collection programs that support local fishing communities while helping preserve natural habitats for future generations.
👉 Wild-Caught
👉 Ethically & Sustainably Sourced
👉 Full QT Complete
👉 Fish Shed Approved
🔥 Available While They Last
Species Care
🧪 Tank Specs
- Temp: 72-79°F
- pH: 5.0-7.0
- Water: Soft to moderately soft
- Flow: Low to moderate
- Min Tank: 15 gallons (bigger groups = better)
🍽️ Diet
- Quality flakes and nano pellets
- Frozen brine shrimp
- Frozen bloodworms
- Daphnia and other small live foods
- Spirulina-based foods
🐣 Breeding Potential
- Egg-scattering species
- Spawns among fine-leaf plants and mosses
- Adults may consume eggs
- No parental care after spawning
- Fry powders, liquid fry foods, infusoria, and similar first foods work well
- Baby brine shrimp can be offered as the fry grow