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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 & Betta Macrostoma

Pethia nigrofasciata · Betta macrostoma

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulBetta Macrostoma: Semi-Aggressive

Black Ruby Barb & Betta Smaragdina

Pethia nigrofasciata · Betta smaragdina

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulBetta Smaragdina: Semi-Aggressive

Black Ruby Barb & Black Acara

Pethia nigrofasciata · Cichlasoma bimaculatum

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

Black Ruby Barb & Black Belt Cichlid

Pethia nigrofasciata · Vieja maculicauda

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulBlack Belt Cichlid: Aggressive

Black Ruby Barb & Black Bullhead Catfish

Pethia nigrofasciata · Ameiurus melas

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulBlack Bullhead Catfish: Aggressive

Black Ruby Barb & Black Corydoras

Pethia nigrofasciata · Corydoras schultzei

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

Black Ruby Barb & Black Diamond Cichlid

Pethia nigrofasciata · Paratilapia polleni

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulBlack Diamond Cichlid: Aggressive

Black Ruby Barb & Black Fin Cory

Pethia nigrofasciata · Corydoras leucomelas

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulBlack Fin Cory: Peaceful

Black Ruby Barb & Black Ghost Knifefish

Pethia nigrofasciata · Apteronotus albifrons

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulBlack Ghost Knifefish: Semi-Aggressive

Black Ruby Barb & Black Kuhli Loach

Pethia nigrofasciata · Pangio oblonga

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulBlack Kuhli Loach: Peaceful

Black Ruby Barb & Black Marble Hoplo

Pethia nigrofasciata · Megalechis thoracata

Ideal Tank Mates
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulBlack Marble Hoplo: Mostly Peaceful

Black Ruby Barb & Black Neon Tetra

Pethia nigrofasciata · Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi

Ideal Tank Mates
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulBlack Neon Tetra: Peaceful

Black Ruby Barb & Black Ocellatus

Pethia nigrofasciata · Lamprologus speciosus

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulBlack Ocellatus: Aggressive

Black Ruby Barb & Black Pacu

Pethia nigrofasciata · Colossoma macropomum

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulBlack Pacu: Mostly Peaceful

Black Ruby Barb & Black Phantom Tetra

Pethia nigrofasciata · Hyphessobrycon megalopterus

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulBlack Phantom Tetra: Peaceful

Black Ruby Barb & Black Skirt Tetra

Pethia nigrofasciata · Gymnocorymbus ternetzi

Ideal Tank Mates
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulBlack Skirt Tetra: Mostly Peaceful

Black Ruby Barb & Black-Banded Rainbowfish

Pethia nigrofasciata · Melanotaenia nigrans

Ideal Tank Mates
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulBlack-Banded Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Black Ruby Barb & Blackline Rasbora

Pethia nigrofasciata · Rasbora borapetensis

Ideal Tank Mates
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulBlackline Rasbora: Peaceful

Black Ruby Barb & Bladder Snail (Pest Snail)

Pethia nigrofasciata · Physella acuta

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulBladder Snail (Pest Snail): Peaceful

Black Ruby Barb & Bleeding Heart Tetra

Pethia nigrofasciata · Hyphessobrycon erythrostigma

Ideal Tank Mates
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulBleeding Heart Tetra: Peaceful

Black Ruby Barb & Bleher's Rainbowfish

Pethia nigrofasciata · Chilatherina bleheri

Ideal Tank Mates
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulBleher's Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Black Ruby Barb & Blind Cave Tetra

Pethia nigrofasciata · Astyanax mexicanus

Ideal Tank Mates
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulBlind Cave Tetra: Mostly Peaceful

Black Ruby Barb & Blood Parrot Cichlid

Pethia nigrofasciata · Hybrid cichlid (Blood Parrot)

Possible with Caution
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulBlood Parrot Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Black Ruby Barb & Bloodfin Tetra

Pethia nigrofasciata · Aphyocharax anisitsi

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