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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 & Walking Catfish (Clarias)

Pethia nigrofasciata · Clarias batrachus

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulWalking Catfish (Clarias): Aggressive

Black Ruby Barb & Wami Tilapia (Redeye)

Pethia nigrofasciata · Oreochromis hornorum

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulWami Tilapia (Redeye): Semi-Aggressive

Black Ruby Barb & Warmouth

Pethia nigrofasciata · Lepomis gulosus

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulWarmouth: Aggressive

Black Ruby Barb & Weeksi Bichir

Pethia nigrofasciata · Polypterus weeksii

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

Black Ruby Barb & Wels Catfish (European Catfish)

Pethia nigrofasciata · Silurus glanis

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulWels Catfish (European Catfish): Aggressive

Black Ruby Barb & West African Bichir

Pethia nigrofasciata · Polypterus retropinnis

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

Black Ruby Barb & Western Rainbowfish

Pethia nigrofasciata · Melanotaenia australis

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

Black Ruby Barb & Whiptail Catfish

Pethia nigrofasciata · Rineloricaria sp.

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

Black Ruby Barb & Whisker Shrimp

Pethia nigrofasciata · Macrobrachium sp.

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulWhisker Shrimp: Aggressive

Black Ruby Barb & White Cheeked Goby

Pethia nigrofasciata · Rhinogobius duospilus

Ideal Tank Mates
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulWhite Cheeked Goby: Mostly Peaceful

Black Ruby Barb & White Cichlid

Pethia nigrofasciata · Vieja argentea

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

Black Ruby Barb & White Cloud Mountain Minnow

Pethia nigrofasciata · Tanichthys albonubes

Ideal Tank Mates
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulWhite Cloud Mountain Minnow: Peaceful

Black Ruby Barb & White Saum (Green Terror)

Pethia nigrofasciata · Andinoacara stalsbergi

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulWhite Saum (Green Terror): Aggressive

Black Ruby Barb & White Top Hara (Gallireya Reef)

Pethia nigrofasciata · Cynotilapia sp. 'hara'

Not Recommended
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulWhite Top Hara (Gallireya Reef): Aggressive

Black Ruby Barb & Whiteseam Fighter

Pethia nigrofasciata · Betta albimarginata

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

Black Ruby Barb & Wolf Cichlid

Pethia nigrofasciata · Parachromis dovii

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulWolf Cichlid: Highly Aggressive

Black Ruby Barb & Wolf Fish

Pethia nigrofasciata · Hoplias malabaricus

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulWolf Fish: Highly Aggressive

Black Ruby Barb & Wrestling Halfbeak

Pethia nigrofasciata · Dermogenys pusilla

Ideal Tank Mates
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulWrestling Halfbeak: Mostly Peaceful

Black Ruby Barb & X-Ray Tetra (Pristella)

Pethia nigrofasciata · Pristella maxillaris

Ideal Tank Mates
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulX-Ray Tetra (Pristella): Peaceful

Black Ruby Barb & Xenotilapia ochrogenys

Pethia nigrofasciata · Xenotilapia ochrogenys

Not Recommended
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulXenotilapia ochrogenys: Mostly Peaceful

Black Ruby Barb & Xenotilapia papilio

Pethia nigrofasciata · Xenotilapia papilio

Not Recommended
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulXenotilapia papilio: Semi-Aggressive

Black Ruby Barb & Yellow Acara

Pethia nigrofasciata · Aequidens metae

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulYellow Acara: Semi-Aggressive

Black Ruby Barb & Yellow Bullhead Catfish

Pethia nigrofasciata · Ameiurus natalis

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

Black Ruby Barb & Yellow Convict

Pethia nigrofasciata · Cryptoheros nanoluteus

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulYellow Convict: Semi-Aggressive