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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 & Sentani Rainbowfish

Pethia nigrofasciata · Chilatherina sentaniensis

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

Black Ruby Barb & Sepik Rainbowfish

Pethia nigrofasciata · Glossolepis multisquamata

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

Black Ruby Barb & Serpae Tetra

Pethia nigrofasciata · Hyphessobrycon eques

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulSerpae Tetra: Semi-Aggressive

Black Ruby Barb & Severum

Pethia nigrofasciata · Heros severus

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulSeverum: Semi-Aggressive

Black Ruby Barb & Shell Dweller (Multi)

Pethia nigrofasciata · Neolamprologus multifasciatus

Not Recommended
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulShell Dweller (Multi): Semi-Aggressive

Black Ruby Barb & Shortbarbel Pangasius

Pethia nigrofasciata · Pangasius micronemus

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulShortbarbel Pangasius: Mostly Peaceful

Black Ruby Barb & Shortnose Gar

Pethia nigrofasciata · Lepisosteus platostomus

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulShortnose Gar: Aggressive

Black Ruby Barb & Shovelnose Sturgeon

Pethia nigrofasciata · Scaphirhynchus platorynchus

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

Black Ruby Barb & Siamese Algae Eater

Pethia nigrofasciata · Crossocheilus oblongus

Ideal Tank Mates
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulSiamese Algae Eater: Mostly Peaceful

Black Ruby Barb & Siamese Tiger Fish

Pethia nigrofasciata · Datnioides pulcher

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulSiamese Tiger Fish: Semi-Aggressive

Black Ruby Barb & Silver Arowana

Pethia nigrofasciata · Osteoglossum bicirrhosum

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulSilver Arowana: Semi-Aggressive

Black Ruby Barb & Silver Datnoid (Silver Tigerfish)

Pethia nigrofasciata · Datnioides polota

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulSilver Datnoid (Silver Tigerfish): Semi-Aggressive

Black Ruby Barb & Silver Dollar

Pethia nigrofasciata · Metynnis argenteus

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulSilver Dollar: Peaceful

Black Ruby Barb & Silver Flying Fox

Pethia nigrofasciata · Crossocheilus reticulatus

Ideal Tank Mates
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulSilver Flying Fox: Mostly Peaceful

Black Ruby Barb & Silver Hatchetfish

Pethia nigrofasciata · Gasteropelecus sternicla

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulSilver Hatchetfish: Peaceful

Black Ruby Barb & Silver Prochilodus

Pethia nigrofasciata · Semaprochilodus taeniurus

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulSilver Prochilodus: Mostly Peaceful

Black Ruby Barb & Silver Rainbowfish

Pethia nigrofasciata · Chilatherina crassispinosa

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

Black Ruby Barb & Silver Tiger Perch (American Tigerfish)

Pethia nigrofasciata · Datnioides polota

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulSilver Tiger Perch (American Tigerfish): Aggressive

Black Ruby Barb & Silvertip Tetra

Pethia nigrofasciata · Hasemania nana

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

Black Ruby Barb & Sixbar Distichodus

Pethia nigrofasciata · Distichodus sexfasciatus

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulSixbar Distichodus: Aggressive

Black Ruby Barb & Skunk Botia

Pethia nigrofasciata · Yasuhikotakia morleti

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulSkunk Botia: Aggressive

Black Ruby Barb & Skunk Cory

Pethia nigrofasciata · Corydoras arcuatus

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

Black Ruby Barb & Slender Rainbowfish

Pethia nigrofasciata · Melanotaenia gracilis

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

Black Ruby Barb & Smallmouth Bass

Pethia nigrofasciata · Micropterus dolomieu

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulSmallmouth Bass: Aggressive