Black Ruby Barb & Madagascar Rainbowfish
Pethia nigrofasciata · Bedotia madagascariensis
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulMadagascar Rainbowfish: Peaceful
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Black Ruby Barb Tank Mates & Compatibility
Black Ruby Barb
Pethia nigrofasciata
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 & Maingano Mbuna
Pethia nigrofasciata · Pseudotropheus cyaneorhabdos
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulMaingano Mbuna: Aggressive
Black Ruby Barb & Maison Reef Peacock
Pethia nigrofasciata · Aulonocara stuartgranti "Maison Reef"
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulMaison Reef Peacock: Semi-Aggressive
Black Ruby Barb & Malawi Eyebiter
Pethia nigrofasciata · Dimidiochromis compressiceps
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulMalawi Eyebiter: Aggressive
Black Ruby Barb & Malawi Gar
Pethia nigrofasciata · Lichnochromis acuticeps
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulMalawi Gar: Semi-Aggressive
Black Ruby Barb & Malawi Hawk
Pethia nigrofasciata · Aristochromis christyi
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulMalawi Hawk: Aggressive
Black Ruby Barb & Malaya Shrimp
Pethia nigrofasciata · Caridina sp. "Malaya"
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulMalaya Shrimp: Peaceful
Black Ruby Barb & Malaysian Trumpet Snail (MTS)
Pethia nigrofasciata · Melanoides tuberculata
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulMalaysian Trumpet Snail (MTS): Peaceful
Black Ruby Barb & Mamberamo Rainbowfish
Pethia nigrofasciata · Melanotaenia mamberamo
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulMamberamo Rainbowfish: Peaceful
Black Ruby Barb & Marble Goby
Pethia nigrofasciata · Oxyeleotris marmorata
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulMarble Goby: Aggressive
Black Ruby Barb & Marbled Bichir
Pethia nigrofasciata · Polypterus polli
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulMarbled Bichir: Semi-Aggressive
Black Ruby Barb & Marbled Hatchetfish
Pethia nigrofasciata · Carnegiella strigata
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulMarbled Hatchetfish: Peaceful
Black Ruby Barb & Marbled Whiptail
Pethia nigrofasciata · Loricaria simillima
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulMarbled Whiptail: Peaceful
Black Ruby Barb & Marlier's Julie
Pethia nigrofasciata · Julidochromis marlieri
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulMarlier's Julie: Semi-Aggressive
Black Ruby Barb & Masked Julie (Julidochromis)
Pethia nigrofasciata · Julidochromis transcriptus
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulMasked Julie (Julidochromis): Semi-Aggressive
Black Ruby Barb & Mayan Cichlid
Pethia nigrofasciata · Mayaheros urophthalmus
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulMayan Cichlid: Aggressive
Black Ruby Barb & Mayland's Rainbowfish
Pethia nigrofasciata · Melanotaenia maylandi
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulMayland's Rainbowfish: Peaceful
Black Ruby Barb & Mbu Puffer
Pethia nigrofasciata · Tetraodon mbu
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulMbu Puffer: Aggressive
Black Ruby Barb & Melon Barb
Pethia nigrofasciata · Haludaria fasciata
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulMelon Barb: Mostly Peaceful
Black Ruby Barb & Mexican Dwarf Crayfish (CPO)
Pethia nigrofasciata · Cambarellus patzcuarensis
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulMexican Dwarf Crayfish (CPO): Mostly Peaceful
Black Ruby Barb & Midas Cichlid
Pethia nigrofasciata · Amphilophus citrinellus
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulMidas Cichlid: Highly Aggressive
Black Ruby Barb & Midnight Catfish
Pethia nigrofasciata · Auchenipterichthys coracoideus
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulMidnight Catfish: Mostly Peaceful
Black Ruby Barb & Milomo Hap (Super VC10)
Pethia nigrofasciata · Placidochromis milomo
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulMilomo Hap (Super VC10): Semi-Aggressive
Black Ruby Barb & Misool Rainbowfish
Pethia nigrofasciata · Melanotaenia misoolensis
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulMisool Rainbowfish: Peaceful