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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 & Pacific Sturgeon

Pethia nigrofasciata · Acipenser transmontanus

Ideal Tank Mates
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulPacific Sturgeon: Mostly Peaceful

Black Ruby Barb & Palmas Bichir

Pethia nigrofasciata · Polypterus palmas palmas

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

Black Ruby Barb & Panda Corydoras

Pethia nigrofasciata · Corydoras panda

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulPanda Corydoras: Peaceful

Black Ruby Barb & Panda Dwarf Cichlid

Pethia nigrofasciata · Apistogramma nijsseni

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulPanda Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Black Ruby Barb & Panda Garra

Pethia nigrofasciata · Garra flavatra

Ideal Tank Mates
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulPanda Garra: Mostly Peaceful

Black Ruby Barb & Panda Tetra

Pethia nigrofasciata · Aphyocharax paraguayensis

Ideal Tank Mates
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulPanda Tetra: Mostly Peaceful

Black Ruby Barb & Pangasius nasutus (Long-Nosed Pangasius)

Pethia nigrofasciata · Pangasius nasutus

Ideal Tank Mates
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulPangasius nasutus (Long-Nosed Pangasius): Mostly Peaceful

Black Ruby Barb & Panther Crab

Pethia nigrofasciata · Parathelphusa pantherina

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulPanther Crab: Aggressive

Black Ruby Barb & Paradise Fish

Pethia nigrofasciata · Macropodus opercularis

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulParadise Fish: Aggressive

Black Ruby Barb & Parallel Cory

Pethia nigrofasciata · Corydoras parallelus

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

Black Ruby Barb & Parkinson's Rainbowfish

Pethia nigrofasciata · Melanotaenia parkinsoni

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

Black Ruby Barb & Parnahyba Whiptail Catfish

Pethia nigrofasciata · Loricaria parnahybae

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulParnahyba Whiptail Catfish: Peaceful

Black Ruby Barb & Parrot Cichlid

Pethia nigrofasciata · Hoplarchus psittacus

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulParrot Cichlid: Aggressive

Black Ruby Barb & Pastel Cichlid

Pethia nigrofasciata · Cribroheros alfari

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulPastel Cichlid: Aggressive

Black Ruby Barb & Payara

Pethia nigrofasciata · Hydrolycus scomberoides

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulPayara: Aggressive

Black Ruby Barb & Peacock Bass Monoculus

Pethia nigrofasciata · Cichla monoculus

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulPeacock Bass Monoculus: Aggressive

Black Ruby Barb & Peacock Bass Ocellaris

Pethia nigrofasciata · Cichla ocellaris

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulPeacock Bass Ocellaris: Aggressive

Black Ruby Barb & Peacock Bass Orinocensis

Pethia nigrofasciata · Cichla orinocensis

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulPeacock Bass Orinocensis: Aggressive

Black Ruby Barb & Peacock Bass Temensis

Pethia nigrofasciata · Cichla temensis

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulPeacock Bass Temensis: Aggressive

Black Ruby Barb & Peacock Cichlid (Aulonocara)

Pethia nigrofasciata · Aulonocara sp.

Not Recommended
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulPeacock Cichlid (Aulonocara): Semi-Aggressive

Black Ruby Barb & Peacock Eel

Pethia nigrofasciata · Macrognathus siamensis

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulPeacock Eel: Peaceful

Black Ruby Barb & Peacock Gudgeon

Pethia nigrofasciata · Tateurndina ocellicauda

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulPeacock Gudgeon: Peaceful

Black Ruby Barb & Pearl Danio

Pethia nigrofasciata · Danio albolineatus

Ideal Tank Mates
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulPearl Danio: Peaceful

Black Ruby Barb & Pearl Eartheater

Pethia nigrofasciata · Geophagus brasiliensis

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulPearl Eartheater: Semi-Aggressive