Black Ruby Barb & Chao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark)
Pethia nigrofasciata · Pangasius sanitwongsei
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulChao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark): Aggressive
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Black Ruby Barb Tank Mates & Compatibility
Black Ruby Barb
Pethia nigrofasciata
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 & Checker Barb
Pethia nigrofasciata · Oliotius oligolepis
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulChecker Barb: Peaceful
Black Ruby Barb & Checkerboard Cichlid
Pethia nigrofasciata · Dicrossus filamentosus
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulCheckerboard Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful
Black Ruby Barb & Chequered Rainbowfish
Pethia nigrofasciata · Melanotaenia splendida inornata
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulChequered Rainbowfish: Peaceful
Black Ruby Barb & Cherry Barb
Pethia nigrofasciata · Puntius titteya
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulCherry Barb: Peaceful
Black Ruby Barb & Cherry Shrimp
Pethia nigrofasciata · Neocaridina davidi
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulCherry Shrimp: Peaceful
Black Ruby Barb & Cherry Spot Rasbora
Pethia nigrofasciata · Rasbora rubrodorsalis
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulCherry Spot Rasbora: Peaceful
Black Ruby Barb & Chili Rasbora
Pethia nigrofasciata · Boraras brigittae
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulChili Rasbora: Peaceful
Black Ruby Barb & Chinese Algae Eater (CAE)
Pethia nigrofasciata · Gyrinocheilus aymonieri
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulChinese Algae Eater (CAE): Aggressive
Black Ruby Barb & Chinese Barb (Green Barb)
Pethia nigrofasciata · Puntius semifasciolatus
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulChinese Barb (Green Barb): Peaceful
Black Ruby Barb & Chipokae Mbuna
Pethia nigrofasciata · Melanochromis chipokae
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulChipokae Mbuna: Highly Aggressive
Black Ruby Barb & Chisumulu Pearl Cichlid
Pethia nigrofasciata · Labidochromis chisumulae
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulChisumulu Pearl Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive
Black Ruby Barb & Chocolate Cichlid
Pethia nigrofasciata · Hypselecara temporalis
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulChocolate Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful
Black Ruby Barb & Chocolate Gourami
Pethia nigrofasciata · Sphaerichthys osphromenoides
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulChocolate Gourami: Peaceful
Black Ruby Barb & Chocolate Loricaria (L062)
Pethia nigrofasciata · Loricaria cataphracta
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulChocolate Loricaria (L062): Peaceful
Black Ruby Barb & Christmas Fulu
Pethia nigrofasciata · Xystichromis phytophagus
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulChristmas Fulu: Semi-Aggressive
Black Ruby Barb & Chuco Cichlid
Pethia nigrofasciata · Chuco godmanni
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulChuco Cichlid: Aggressive
Black Ruby Barb & Cigar Shark (Mad Barb)
Pethia nigrofasciata · Leptobarbus hoevenii
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulCigar Shark (Mad Barb): Mostly Peaceful
Black Ruby Barb & Clown Killifish
Pethia nigrofasciata · Epiplatys annulatus
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulClown Killifish: Peaceful
Black Ruby Barb & Clown Knifefish
Pethia nigrofasciata · Chitala ornata
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulClown Knifefish: Aggressive
Black Ruby Barb & Clown Loach
Pethia nigrofasciata · Chromobotia macracanthus
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulClown Loach: Peaceful
Black Ruby Barb & Clown Pleco (L104)
Pethia nigrofasciata · Panaqolus maccus
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulClown Pleco (L104): Mostly Peaceful
Black Ruby Barb & Cobalt Blue Zebra
Pethia nigrofasciata · Metriaclima callainos
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulCobalt Blue Zebra: Aggressive
Black Ruby Barb & Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid
Pethia nigrofasciata · Apistogramma cacatuoides
Black Ruby Barb: Mostly PeacefulCockatoo Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive