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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 & Snakehead Fighter

Pethia nigrofasciata · Betta channoides

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulSnakehead Fighter: Peaceful

Black Ruby Barb & Snowball Shrimp

Pethia nigrofasciata · Neocaridina cf. zhangjiajiensis var. white

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

Black Ruby Barb & Socolofi Cichlid (Pseudotropheus Socolofi)

Pethia nigrofasciata · Chindongo socolofi

Not Recommended
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulSocolofi Cichlid (Pseudotropheus Socolofi): Aggressive

Black Ruby Barb & Sorong Rainbowfish

Pethia nigrofasciata · Melanotaenia fredericki

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

Black Ruby Barb & Sparkling Gourami

Pethia nigrofasciata · Trichopsis pumila

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulSparkling Gourami: Mostly Peaceful

Black Ruby Barb & Spot Pangasius

Pethia nigrofasciata · Pangasius larnaudii

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

Black Ruby Barb & Spotfin Goby Cichlid

Pethia nigrofasciata · Tanganicodus irsacae

Not Recommended
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulSpotfin Goby Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Black Ruby Barb & Spotted Gar

Pethia nigrofasciata · Lepisosteus oculatus

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulSpotted Gar: Semi-Aggressive

Black Ruby Barb & Spotted Headstander

Pethia nigrofasciata · Chilodus punctatus

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulSpotted Headstander: Peaceful

Black Ruby Barb & Spotted Hillstream Loach

Pethia nigrofasciata · Gastromyzon punctulatus

Ideal Tank Mates
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulSpotted Hillstream Loach: Peaceful

Black Ruby Barb & Spotted Rainbowfish

Pethia nigrofasciata · Glossolepis maculosus

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

Black Ruby Barb & Spotted Raphael Catfish

Pethia nigrofasciata · Agamyxis pectinifrons

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulSpotted Raphael Catfish: Peaceful

Black Ruby Barb & Spotted Rubberlip Pleco (L187a)

Pethia nigrofasciata · Chaetostoma milesi

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulSpotted Rubberlip Pleco (L187a): Mostly Peaceful

Black Ruby Barb & Starlight Bristlenose Pleco (L183)

Pethia nigrofasciata · Ancistrus dolichopterus

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulStarlight Bristlenose Pleco (L183): Mostly Peaceful

Black Ruby Barb & Steindachner Dwarf Cichlid

Pethia nigrofasciata · Apistogramma steindachneri

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulSteindachner Dwarf Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Black Ruby Barb & Sterba's Corydoras

Pethia nigrofasciata · Corydoras sterbai

Ideal Tank Mates
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulSterba's Corydoras: Peaceful

Black Ruby Barb & Striped Raphael Catfish

Pethia nigrofasciata · Platydoras armatulus

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulStriped Raphael Catfish: Peaceful

Black Ruby Barb & Stripefin Eartheater

Pethia nigrofasciata · Gymnogeophagus rhabdotus

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

Black Ruby Barb & Sturgeon Catfish

Pethia nigrofasciata · Platystomatichthys sturio

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulSturgeon Catfish: Semi-Aggressive

Black Ruby Barb & Sulphur Crest Lithobates

Pethia nigrofasciata · Otopharynx lithobates

Not Recommended
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulSulphur Crest Lithobates: Semi-Aggressive

Black Ruby Barb & Sumo Loach

Pethia nigrofasciata · Schistura balteata

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulSumo Loach: Aggressive

Black Ruby Barb & Sunset Hap

Pethia nigrofasciata · Dimidiochromis strigatus

Not Recommended
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulSunset Hap: Semi-Aggressive

Black Ruby Barb & Sunset Platy (Variatus Platy)

Pethia nigrofasciata · Xiphophorus variatus

Ideal Tank Mates
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulSunset Platy (Variatus Platy): Peaceful

Black Ruby Barb & Swordtail

Pethia nigrofasciata · Xiphophorus hellerii

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