Red Cheek Javaen Barb (Systomus orphoides) Cichlid The scientific names are often

The scientific names are often mixed up

In the right lighting the pattern shifts constantly

It is characterized by a golden brown base with black rings

and bring a lot of personality to the tank

Avoid small fish — they will be viewed as food

Red Cheek Javaen Barb (Systomus orphoides) Cichlid The scientific names are oftenAlso 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.