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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 & Pungas Catfish

Pethia nigrofasciata · Pangasius pangasius

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulPungas Catfish: Mostly Peaceful

Black Ruby Barb & Purple Spotted Gudgeon

Pethia nigrofasciata · Mogurnda adspersa

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulPurple Spotted Gudgeon: Semi-Aggressive

Black Ruby Barb & Purple Zebra Shrimp

Pethia nigrofasciata · Potamalpheops sp.

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulPurple Zebra Shrimp: Peaceful

Black Ruby Barb & Pygmy Corydoras

Pethia nigrofasciata · Corydoras pygmaeus

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

Black Ruby Barb & Pygmy Rainbowfish

Pethia nigrofasciata · Melanotaenia pygmaea

Ideal Tank Mates
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulPygmy Rainbowfish: Mostly Peaceful

Black Ruby Barb & Rachov's Killifish (Annual)

Pethia nigrofasciata · Nothobranchius rachovii

Ideal Tank Mates
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulRachov's Killifish (Annual): Mostly Peaceful

Black Ruby Barb & Rainbow Cichlid

Pethia nigrofasciata · Herotilapia multispinosa

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulRainbow Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Black Ruby Barb & Rainbow Shark

Pethia nigrofasciata · Epalzeorhynchos frenatum

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulRainbow Shark: Aggressive

Black Ruby Barb & Rainbow Snakehead

Pethia nigrofasciata · Channa bleheri

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulRainbow Snakehead: Aggressive

Black Ruby Barb & Ramshorn Snail

Pethia nigrofasciata · Planorbidae fam.

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

Black Ruby Barb & Ramu Rainbowfish

Pethia nigrofasciata · Glossolepis ramuensis

Ideal Tank Mates
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulRamu Rainbowfish: Mostly Peaceful

Black Ruby Barb & Raspy River Stingray

Pethia nigrofasciata · Potamotrygon scobina

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulRaspy River Stingray: Mostly Peaceful

Black Ruby Barb & Red Bellied Pacu

Pethia nigrofasciata · Piaractus brachypomus

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulRed Bellied Pacu: Mostly Peaceful

Black Ruby Barb & Red Breasted Acara

Pethia nigrofasciata · Laetacara dorsigera

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulRed Breasted Acara: Mostly Peaceful

Black Ruby Barb & Red Devil Cichlid

Pethia nigrofasciata · Amphilophus labiatus

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulRed Devil Cichlid: Highly Aggressive

Black Ruby Barb & Red Dwarf Rasbora

Pethia nigrofasciata · Microrasbora rubescens

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulRed Dwarf Rasbora: Peaceful

Black Ruby Barb & Red Empress

Pethia nigrofasciata · Protomelas taeniolatus

Not Recommended
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulRed Empress: Semi-Aggressive

Black Ruby Barb & Red Eye Tetra

Pethia nigrofasciata · Moenkhausia sanctaefilomenae

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulRed Eye Tetra: Mostly Peaceful

Black Ruby Barb & Red Fin Borleyi

Pethia nigrofasciata · Copadichromis borleyi

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulRed Fin Borleyi: Semi-Aggressive

Black Ruby Barb & Red Fin Caudopunk

Pethia nigrofasciata · Neolamprologus caudopunctatus

Not Recommended
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulRed Fin Caudopunk: Semi-Aggressive

Black Ruby Barb & Red Goldflake Shrimp

Pethia nigrofasciata · Caridina sp. Red Goldflake

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulRed Goldflake Shrimp: Peaceful

Black Ruby Barb & Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus)

Pethia nigrofasciata · Geophagus sp. 'Red Head Tapajos'

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulRed Head Tapajos (Geophagus): Mostly Peaceful

Black Ruby Barb & Red Hump Eartheater

Pethia nigrofasciata · Geophagus steindachneri

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

Black Ruby Barb & Red Peacock (Ruby Red)

Pethia nigrofasciata · Aulonocara sp. 'Rubescens'

Not Recommended
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulRed Peacock (Ruby Red): Semi-Aggressive