Black Ruby Barb & Alligator Pleco
Pethia nigrofasciata · Pterygoplichthys scrophus
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulAlligator Pleco: Mostly 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 & Altifrons Eartheater
Pethia nigrofasciata · Geophagus altifrons
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulAltifrons Eartheater: Mostly Peaceful
Black Ruby Barb & Altolamprologus Calvus
Pethia nigrofasciata · Altolamprologus calvus
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulAltolamprologus Calvus: Semi-Aggressive
Black Ruby Barb & Altolamprologus Compressiceps
Pethia nigrofasciata · Altolamprologus compressiceps
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulAltolamprologus Compressiceps: Semi-Aggressive
Black Ruby Barb & Altum Angel
Pethia nigrofasciata · Pterophyllum altum
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulAltum Angel: Semi-Aggressive
Black Ruby Barb & Amano Shrimp
Pethia nigrofasciata · Caridina multidentata
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulAmano Shrimp: Peaceful
Black Ruby Barb & Amazon Leaf Fish
Pethia nigrofasciata · Monocirrhus polyacanthus
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulAmazon Leaf Fish: Peaceful
Black Ruby Barb & Amazon Puffer
Pethia nigrofasciata · Colomesus asellus
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulAmazon Puffer: Mostly Peaceful
Black Ruby Barb & American Grass Shrimp
Pethia nigrofasciata · Palaemonetes kadiakensis
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulAmerican Grass Shrimp: Peaceful
Black Ruby Barb & Andinoacara sp. Gold Saum
Pethia nigrofasciata · Andinoacara sp. "Gold Saum"
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulAndinoacara sp. Gold Saum: Aggressive
Black Ruby Barb & Angelicus Botia
Pethia nigrofasciata · Botia kubotai
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulAngelicus Botia: Mostly Peaceful
Black Ruby Barb & Angelicus Pleco L073
Pethia nigrofasciata · Hypancistrus sp. L073
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulAngelicus Pleco L073: Mostly Peaceful
Black Ruby Barb & Angfa Rainbowfish
Pethia nigrofasciata · Melanotaenia angfa
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulAngfa Rainbowfish: Peaceful
Black Ruby Barb & Antennae Stingray
Pethia nigrofasciata · Plesiotrygon iwamae
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulAntennae Stingray: Semi-Aggressive
Black Ruby Barb & Apistogramma Black-Chin
Pethia nigrofasciata · Apistogramma allpahuayo
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulApistogramma Black-Chin: Semi-Aggressive
Black Ruby Barb & Apistogramma Broad-banded
Pethia nigrofasciata · Apistogramma breitbinden
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulApistogramma Broad-banded: Semi-Aggressive
Black Ruby Barb & Apistogramma Mamoré
Pethia nigrofasciata · Apistogramma erythrura
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulApistogramma Mamoré: Mostly Peaceful
Black Ruby Barb & Apistogramma Marmor (Marbled Apisto)
Pethia nigrofasciata · Apistogramma erythrura
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulApistogramma Marmor (Marbled Apisto): Mostly Peaceful
Black Ruby Barb & Apistogramma Mouthbrooder (Maulbrüter)
Pethia nigrofasciata · Apistogramma barlowi
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulApistogramma Mouthbrooder (Maulbrüter): Semi-Aggressive
Black Ruby Barb & Apistogramma Orange-tail
Pethia nigrofasciata · Apistogramma cf. eunotus "Orange-tail"
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulApistogramma Orange-tail: Semi-Aggressive
Black Ruby Barb & Apistogramma Parrot
Pethia nigrofasciata · Apistogramma sp. "Parrot"
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulApistogramma Parrot: Semi-Aggressive
Black Ruby Barb & Apistogramma Resticulosa Mamor
Pethia nigrofasciata · Apistogramma cf. resticulosa Mamor
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulApistogramma Resticulosa Mamor: Mostly Peaceful
Black Ruby Barb & Apistogramma Resticulosa Marmor
Pethia nigrofasciata · Apistogramma cf. resticulosa "Marmor"
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulApistogramma Resticulosa Marmor: Mostly Peaceful
Black Ruby Barb & Apistogramma atahualpa
Pethia nigrofasciata · Apistogramma atahualpa
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulApistogramma atahualpa: Mostly Peaceful