Black Ruby Barb & Mokele-mbembe Bichir
Pethia nigrofasciata · Polypterus mokelembembe
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulMokele-mbembe Bichir: Semi-Aggressive
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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 & Molly (Sailfin/Black/Dalmatian)
Pethia nigrofasciata · Poecilia sphenops
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulMolly (Sailfin/Black/Dalmatian): Mostly Peaceful
Black Ruby Barb & Mono Sebae (Brackish)
Pethia nigrofasciata · Monodactylus sebae
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulMono Sebae (Brackish): Mostly Peaceful
Black Ruby Barb & Monster Wolf Fish (Aimara)
Pethia nigrofasciata · Hoplias aimara
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulMonster Wolf Fish (Aimara): Highly Aggressive
Black Ruby Barb & Moonlight Gourami
Pethia nigrofasciata · Trichogaster microlepis
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulMoonlight Gourami: Mostly Peaceful
Black Ruby Barb & Mosquitofish (Gambusia)
Pethia nigrofasciata · Gambusia affinis
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulMosquitofish (Gambusia): Aggressive
Black Ruby Barb & Motoro Stingray
Pethia nigrofasciata · Potamotrygon motoro
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulMotoro Stingray: Semi-Aggressive
Black Ruby Barb & Mottled Loach
Pethia nigrofasciata · Paracanthocobitis botia
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulMottled Loach: Mostly Peaceful
Black Ruby Barb & Mountain Rainbowfish
Pethia nigrofasciata · Melanotaenia monticola
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulMountain Rainbowfish: Peaceful
Black Ruby Barb & Mozambique Tilapia (Redfin)
Pethia nigrofasciata · Oreochromis mossambicus
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulMozambique Tilapia (Redfin): Aggressive
Black Ruby Barb & Msobo Mbuna
Pethia nigrofasciata · Metriaclima sp. "Msobo"
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulMsobo Mbuna: Aggressive
Black Ruby Barb & Mubi Rainbowfish
Pethia nigrofasciata · Melanotaenia mubiensis
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulMubi Rainbowfish: Peaceful
Black Ruby Barb & Murray River Rainbowfish
Pethia nigrofasciata · Melanotaenia fluviatilis
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulMurray River Rainbowfish: Peaceful
Black Ruby Barb & Mystery Snail
Pethia nigrofasciata · Pomacea bridgesii
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulMystery Snail: Peaceful
Black Ruby Barb & Nana Rasbora
Pethia nigrofasciata · Microdevario nana
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulNana Rasbora: Peaceful
Black Ruby Barb & Needlenose Gar
Pethia nigrofasciata · Xenentodon cancila
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulNeedlenose Gar: Semi-Aggressive
Black Ruby Barb & Neolamprologus Fasciatus
Pethia nigrofasciata · Neolamprologus fasciatus
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulNeolamprologus Fasciatus: Semi-Aggressive
Black Ruby Barb & Neolamprologus Pulcher
Pethia nigrofasciata · Neolamprologus pulcher
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulNeolamprologus Pulcher: Aggressive
Black Ruby Barb & Neolamprologus Similis
Pethia nigrofasciata · Neolamprologus similis
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulNeolamprologus Similis: Semi-Aggressive
Black Ruby Barb & Neolamprologus Tretocephalus
Pethia nigrofasciata · Neolamprologus tretocephalus
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulNeolamprologus Tretocephalus: Aggressive
Black Ruby Barb & Neon Blue Cichlid
Pethia nigrofasciata · Paracyprichromis nigripinnis
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulNeon Blue Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful
Black Ruby Barb & Neon Blue Goby
Pethia nigrofasciata · Stiphodon atropurpureus
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulNeon Blue Goby: Mostly Peaceful
Black Ruby Barb & Neon Green Rasbora (Kubotai)
Pethia nigrofasciata · Microdevario kubotai
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulNeon Green Rasbora (Kubotai): Peaceful
Black Ruby Barb & Neon Tetra
Pethia nigrofasciata · Paracheirodon innesi
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulNeon Tetra: Peaceful