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Arulius Barb Tank Mates & Compatibility

Arulius Barb

Dawkinsia arulius

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TemperamentMostly Peaceful (4/10)
Adult Size12 cm
Temperature19–25°C
Water TypeFreshwater Only
Swim ZoneMid-level, Bottom
StockingSchool of 6+
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Compatible on paper, but will Arulius Barb fit your setup?

Tank mates can still go wrong if the tank is too small, already full, or the water is a poor match. Add Arulius Barb to the stocking calculator to check space, stocking pressure, and water needs before you add it.

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Arulius Barb & African Butterfly Cichlid

Dawkinsia arulius · Anomalochromis thomasi

Ideal Tank Mates
Arulius Barb: Mostly PeacefulAfrican Butterfly Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Arulius Barb & African Butterfly Fish

Dawkinsia arulius · Pantodon buchholzi

Possible with Caution
Arulius Barb: Mostly PeacefulAfrican Butterfly Fish: Semi-Aggressive

Arulius Barb & African Clawed Frog

Dawkinsia arulius · Xenopus laevis

Possible with Caution
Arulius Barb: Mostly PeacefulAfrican Clawed Frog: Aggressive

Arulius Barb & African Dwarf Frog

Dawkinsia arulius · Hymenochirus boettgeri

Possible with Caution
Arulius Barb: Mostly PeacefulAfrican Dwarf Frog: Peaceful

Arulius Barb & African Jewel Cichlid

Dawkinsia arulius · Hemichromis bimaculatus

Possible with Caution
Arulius Barb: Mostly PeacefulAfrican Jewel Cichlid: Aggressive

Arulius Barb & African Lungfish

Dawkinsia arulius · Protopterus annectens

Possible with Caution
Arulius Barb: Mostly PeacefulAfrican Lungfish: Highly Aggressive

Arulius Barb & African Pipefish

Dawkinsia arulius · Enneacampus ansorgii

Possible with Caution
Arulius Barb: Mostly PeacefulAfrican Pipefish: Peaceful

Arulius Barb & Agassiz's Dwarf Cichlid

Dawkinsia arulius · Apistogramma agassizii

Possible with Caution
Arulius Barb: Mostly PeacefulAgassiz's Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Arulius Barb & Amano Shrimp

Dawkinsia arulius · Caridina multidentata

Possible with Caution
Arulius Barb: Mostly PeacefulAmano Shrimp: Peaceful

Arulius Barb & Amazon Leaf Fish

Dawkinsia arulius · Monocirrhus polyacanthus

Possible with Caution
Arulius Barb: Mostly PeacefulAmazon Leaf Fish: Peaceful

Arulius Barb & Amazon Puffer

Dawkinsia arulius · Colomesus asellus

Ideal Tank Mates
Arulius Barb: Mostly PeacefulAmazon Puffer: Mostly Peaceful

Arulius Barb & Apple Snail

Dawkinsia arulius · Pomacea maculata

Possible with Caution
Arulius Barb: Mostly PeacefulApple Snail: Peaceful

Arulius Barb & Arfak Rainbowfish

Dawkinsia arulius · Melanotaenia arfakensis

Possible with Caution
Arulius Barb: Mostly PeacefulArfak Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Arulius Barb & Arrowhead Puffer

Dawkinsia arulius · Pao suvattii

Possible with Caution
Arulius Barb: Mostly PeacefulArrowhead Puffer: Highly Aggressive

Arulius Barb & Asher Cory

Dawkinsia arulius · Corydoras tukano

Possible with Caution
Arulius Barb: Mostly PeacefulAsher Cory: Peaceful

Arulius Barb & Asian Arowana

Dawkinsia arulius · Scleropages formosus

Not Recommended
Arulius Barb: Mostly PeacefulAsian Arowana: Aggressive

Arulius Barb & Asian Upside Down Catfish

Dawkinsia arulius · Mystus leucophasis

Possible with Caution
Arulius Barb: Mostly PeacefulAsian Upside Down Catfish: Aggressive

Arulius Barb & Assassin Snail

Dawkinsia arulius · Anentome helena

Possible with Caution
Arulius Barb: Mostly PeacefulAssassin Snail: Peaceful

Arulius Barb & Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna)

Dawkinsia arulius · Melanochromis auratus

Not Recommended
Arulius Barb: Mostly PeacefulAuratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly Aggressive

Arulius Barb & Australian Pearl Arowana

Dawkinsia arulius · Scleropages jardinii

Possible with Caution
Arulius Barb: Mostly PeacefulAustralian Pearl Arowana: Highly Aggressive

Arulius Barb & Australian Smelt

Dawkinsia arulius · Retropinna semoni

Possible with Caution
Arulius Barb: Mostly PeacefulAustralian Smelt: Peaceful

Arulius Barb & Axelrod's Rainbowfish

Dawkinsia arulius · Chilatherina axelrodi

Possible with Caution
Arulius Barb: Mostly PeacefulAxelrod's Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Arulius Barb & Badis (Chameleon Fish)

Dawkinsia arulius · Badis badis

Possible with Caution
Arulius Barb: Mostly PeacefulBadis (Chameleon Fish): Semi-Aggressive

Arulius Barb & Bahia Red

Dawkinsia arulius · Geophagus sp. Bahia Red

Possible with Caution
Arulius Barb: Mostly PeacefulBahia Red: Semi-Aggressive