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Black Ruby Barb Tank Mates & Compatibility

Black Ruby Barb

Pethia nigrofasciata

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TemperamentMostly Peaceful (3/10)
Adult Size6.5 cm
Temperature20–26°C
Water TypeFreshwater Only
Swim ZoneMid-level, Bottom
StockingSchool of 6+
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Black Ruby Barb & Jack Dempsey

Pethia nigrofasciata · Rocio octofasciata

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulJack Dempsey: Aggressive

Black Ruby Barb & Jaguar Cichlid

Pethia nigrofasciata · Parachromis managuensis

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulJaguar Cichlid: Highly Aggressive

Black Ruby Barb & Japanese Ricefish (Medaka)

Pethia nigrofasciata · Oryzias latipes

Ideal Tank Mates
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulJapanese Ricefish (Medaka): Peaceful

Black Ruby Barb & Japen Rainbowfish

Pethia nigrofasciata · Melanotaenia japenensis

Ideal Tank Mates
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulJapen Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Black Ruby Barb & Julii Corydoras (False Julii)

Pethia nigrofasciata · Corydoras trilineatus

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulJulii Corydoras (False Julii): Peaceful

Black Ruby Barb & Jurupari Eartheater

Pethia nigrofasciata · Satanoperca jurupari

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulJurupari Eartheater: Mostly Peaceful

Black Ruby Barb & Kamaka Rainbowfish

Pethia nigrofasciata · Melanotaenia kamaka

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulKamaka Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Black Ruby Barb & Kenyi Cichlid

Pethia nigrofasciata · Maylandia lombardoi

Not Recommended
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulKenyi Cichlid: Highly Aggressive

Black Ruby Barb & Keyhole Cichlid

Pethia nigrofasciata · Cleithracara maronii

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulKeyhole Cichlid: Peaceful

Black Ruby Barb & Kissing Gourami

Pethia nigrofasciata · Helostoma temminckii

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulKissing Gourami: Semi-Aggressive

Black Ruby Barb & Kiunga Blue Eye

Pethia nigrofasciata · Kiunga ballochi

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulKiunga Blue Eye: Peaceful

Black Ruby Barb & Knight Goby

Pethia nigrofasciata · Stigmatogobius sadanundio

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulKnight Goby: Semi-Aggressive

Black Ruby Barb & Koi

Pethia nigrofasciata · Cyprinus rubrofuscus

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulKoi: Peaceful

Black Ruby Barb & Kribensis

Pethia nigrofasciata · Pelvicachromis pulcher

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulKribensis: Semi-Aggressive

Black Ruby Barb & Kuhli Loach

Pethia nigrofasciata · Pangio kuhlii

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulKuhli Loach: Peaceful

Black Ruby Barb & Lacerda Cory C015

Pethia nigrofasciata · Scleromystax lacerdai

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulLacerda Cory C015: Peaceful

Black Ruby Barb & Lake Eacham Rainbowfish

Pethia nigrofasciata · Melanotaenia eachamensis

Ideal Tank Mates
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulLake Eacham Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Black Ruby Barb & Lake Mbuta Rainbowfish

Pethia nigrofasciata · Pelangia mbutaensis

Ideal Tank Mates
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulLake Mbuta Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Black Ruby Barb & Lake Tebera Rainbowfish

Pethia nigrofasciata · Melanotaenia herbertaxelrodi

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulLake Tebera Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Black Ruby Barb & Lake Wanam Rainbowfish

Pethia nigrofasciata · Glossolepis wanamensis

Ideal Tank Mates
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulLake Wanam Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Black Ruby Barb & Largemouth Bass

Pethia nigrofasciata · Micropterus salmoides

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulLargemouth Bass: Aggressive

Black Ruby Barb & Largereye Lampeye Killifish

Pethia nigrofasciata · Micropanchax macrophthalmus

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulLargereye Lampeye Killifish: Peaceful

Black Ruby Barb & Least Killifish (Heterandria)

Pethia nigrofasciata · Heterandria formosa

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulLeast Killifish (Heterandria): Peaceful

Black Ruby Barb & Leggett's Rainbowfish

Pethia nigrofasciata · Glossolepis leggetti

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulLeggett's Rainbowfish: Peaceful