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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+
Showing 721 - 735 of 735 Tank Mates

Black Ruby Barb & Yellow Lab (Mbuna)

Pethia nigrofasciata · Labidochromis caeruleus

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulYellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-Aggressive

Black Ruby Barb & Yellow Peacock Cichlid

Pethia nigrofasciata · Aulonocara baenschi

Not Recommended
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulYellow Peacock Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Black Ruby Barb & Yellow Perch

Pethia nigrofasciata · Perca flavescens

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

Black Ruby Barb & Yellow Sand Cichlid

Pethia nigrofasciata · Xenotilapia bathyphilus

Not Recommended
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulYellow Sand Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Black Ruby Barb & Yellow Shrimp

Pethia nigrofasciata · Neocaridina davidi var. yellow

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

Black Ruby Barb & Yoyo Loach

Pethia nigrofasciata · Botia almorhae

Ideal Tank Mates
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulYoyo Loach: Mostly Peaceful

Black Ruby Barb & Zebra Apple Snail

Pethia nigrofasciata · Asolene spixi

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulZebra Apple Snail: Peaceful

Black Ruby Barb & Zebra Danio

Pethia nigrofasciata · Danio rerio

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

Black Ruby Barb & Zebra Loach

Pethia nigrofasciata · Botia striata

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulZebra Loach: Peaceful

Black Ruby Barb & Zebra Obliquidens

Pethia nigrofasciata · Astatotilapia latifasciata

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulZebra Obliquidens: Aggressive

Black Ruby Barb & Zebra Oto

Pethia nigrofasciata · Otocinclus cocama

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulZebra Oto: Peaceful

Black Ruby Barb & Zebra Pleco (L046)

Pethia nigrofasciata · Hypancistrus zebra

Not Recommended
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulZebra Pleco (L046): Mostly Peaceful

Black Ruby Barb & Zebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish)

Pethia nigrofasciata · Brachyplatystoma tigrinum

Ideal Tank Mates
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulZebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish): Mostly Peaceful

Black Ruby Barb & Zebra Spiny Eel

Pethia nigrofasciata · Mastacembelus zebrinus

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulZebra Spiny Eel: Peaceful

Black Ruby Barb & Zebra Tilapia

Pethia nigrofasciata · Heterotilapia buttikoferi

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulZebra Tilapia: Highly Aggressive