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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 & Nerite Snail

Pethia nigrofasciata · Neritina natalensis

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulNerite Snail: Peaceful

Black Ruby Barb & New Guinea Rainbowfish

Pethia nigrofasciata · Melanotaenia affinis

Ideal Tank Mates
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulNew Guinea Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Black Ruby Barb & New Guinea Tigerfish

Pethia nigrofasciata · Datnioides campbelli

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulNew Guinea Tigerfish: Aggressive

Black Ruby Barb & Nile Tilapia

Pethia nigrofasciata · Oreochromis niloticus

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulNile Tilapia: Aggressive

Black Ruby Barb & Ninja Shrimp

Pethia nigrofasciata · Caridina serratirostris

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulNinja Shrimp: Peaceful

Black Ruby Barb & Norman's Lampeye Killifish

Pethia nigrofasciata · Poropanchax normani

Ideal Tank Mates
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulNorman's Lampeye Killifish: Peaceful

Black Ruby Barb & Northern Mountain Swordtail

Pethia nigrofasciata · Xiphophorus nezahualcoyotl

Ideal Tank Mates
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulNorthern Mountain Swordtail: Mostly Peaceful

Black Ruby Barb & Nyererei Victorian Cichlid

Pethia nigrofasciata · Pundamilia nyererei

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulNyererei Victorian Cichlid: Aggressive

Black Ruby Barb & Ocellatus Gold

Pethia nigrofasciata · Lamprologus ocellatus

Not Recommended
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulOcellatus Gold: Aggressive

Black Ruby Barb & Odessa Barb

Pethia nigrofasciata · Pethia padamya

Ideal Tank Mates
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulOdessa Barb: Mostly Peaceful

Black Ruby Barb & Ogilby's Rainbowfish

Pethia nigrofasciata · Melanotaenia ogilbyi

Ideal Tank Mates
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulOgilby's Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Black Ruby Barb & Olga Cory

Pethia nigrofasciata · Corydoras simulatus

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulOlga Cory: Peaceful

Black Ruby Barb & Olive Nerite Snail

Pethia nigrofasciata · Neritina reclivata

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulOlive Nerite Snail: Peaceful

Black Ruby Barb & One-Spot Betta

Pethia nigrofasciata · Betta unimaculata

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulOne-Spot Betta: Semi-Aggressive

Black Ruby Barb & Orange Chromide

Pethia nigrofasciata · Etroplus maculatus

Ideal Tank Mates
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulOrange Chromide: Mostly Peaceful

Black Ruby Barb & Orange Delight Shrimp

Pethia nigrofasciata · Caridina loehae

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulOrange Delight Shrimp: Peaceful

Black Ruby Barb & Orange Peacock

Pethia nigrofasciata · Aulonocara stuartgranti maleri

Not Recommended
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulOrange Peacock: Semi-Aggressive

Black Ruby Barb & Orangespotted Snakehead

Pethia nigrofasciata · Channa aurantimaculata

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulOrangespotted Snakehead: Highly Aggressive

Black Ruby Barb & Orangespotted Sunfish

Pethia nigrofasciata · Lepomis humilis

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulOrangespotted Sunfish: Semi-Aggressive

Black Ruby Barb & Ornate Bichir

Pethia nigrofasciata · Polypterus ornatipinnis

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulOrnate Bichir: Semi-Aggressive

Black Ruby Barb & Ornate Rainbowfish

Pethia nigrofasciata · Rhadinocentrus ornatus

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

Black Ruby Barb & Oscar

Pethia nigrofasciata · Astronotus ocellatus

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulOscar: Aggressive

Black Ruby Barb & Otocinclus

Pethia nigrofasciata · Otocinclus vittatus

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulOtocinclus: Peaceful

Black Ruby Barb & Pacific Blue Eye

Pethia nigrofasciata · Pseudomugil signifer

Ideal Tank Mates
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulPacific Blue Eye: Peaceful