Checker Barb & Jack Dempsey
Oliotius oligolepis · Rocio octofasciata
Checker Barb: PeacefulJack Dempsey: Aggressive
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Checker Barb Tank Mates & Compatibility
Checker Barb
Oliotius oligolepis
TemperamentPeaceful (2/10)
Adult Size4.5 cm
Temperature20–25°C
Water TypeFreshwater Only
Swim ZoneMid-level, Bottom
StockingSchool of 6+
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Checker Barb & Jaguar Cichlid
Oliotius oligolepis · Parachromis managuensis
Checker Barb: PeacefulJaguar Cichlid: Highly Aggressive
Checker Barb & Japanese Ricefish (Medaka)
Oliotius oligolepis · Oryzias latipes
Checker Barb: PeacefulJapanese Ricefish (Medaka): Peaceful
Checker Barb & Japen Rainbowfish
Oliotius oligolepis · Melanotaenia japenensis
Checker Barb: PeacefulJapen Rainbowfish: Peaceful
Checker Barb & Julii Corydoras (False Julii)
Oliotius oligolepis · Corydoras trilineatus
Checker Barb: PeacefulJulii Corydoras (False Julii): Peaceful
Checker Barb & Jurupari Eartheater
Oliotius oligolepis · Satanoperca jurupari
Checker Barb: PeacefulJurupari Eartheater: Mostly Peaceful
Checker Barb & Kamaka Rainbowfish
Oliotius oligolepis · Melanotaenia kamaka
Checker Barb: PeacefulKamaka Rainbowfish: Peaceful
Checker Barb & Kenyi Cichlid
Oliotius oligolepis · Maylandia lombardoi
Checker Barb: PeacefulKenyi Cichlid: Highly Aggressive
Checker Barb & Keyhole Cichlid
Oliotius oligolepis · Cleithracara maronii
Checker Barb: PeacefulKeyhole Cichlid: Peaceful
Checker Barb & Kissing Gourami
Oliotius oligolepis · Helostoma temminckii
Checker Barb: PeacefulKissing Gourami: Semi-Aggressive
Checker Barb & Kiunga Blue Eye
Oliotius oligolepis · Kiunga ballochi
Checker Barb: PeacefulKiunga Blue Eye: Peaceful
Checker Barb & Knight Goby
Oliotius oligolepis · Stigmatogobius sadanundio
Checker Barb: PeacefulKnight Goby: Semi-Aggressive
Checker Barb & Koi
Oliotius oligolepis · Cyprinus rubrofuscus
Checker Barb: PeacefulKoi: Peaceful
Checker Barb & Kribensis
Oliotius oligolepis · Pelvicachromis pulcher
Checker Barb: PeacefulKribensis: Semi-Aggressive
Checker Barb & Kuhli Loach
Oliotius oligolepis · Pangio kuhlii
Checker Barb: PeacefulKuhli Loach: Peaceful
Checker Barb & Lacerda Cory C015
Oliotius oligolepis · Scleromystax lacerdai
Checker Barb: PeacefulLacerda Cory C015: Peaceful
Checker Barb & Lake Eacham Rainbowfish
Oliotius oligolepis · Melanotaenia eachamensis
Checker Barb: PeacefulLake Eacham Rainbowfish: Peaceful
Checker Barb & Lake Mbuta Rainbowfish
Oliotius oligolepis · Pelangia mbutaensis
Checker Barb: PeacefulLake Mbuta Rainbowfish: Peaceful
Checker Barb & Lake Tebera Rainbowfish
Oliotius oligolepis · Melanotaenia herbertaxelrodi
Checker Barb: PeacefulLake Tebera Rainbowfish: Peaceful
Checker Barb & Lake Wanam Rainbowfish
Oliotius oligolepis · Glossolepis wanamensis
Checker Barb: PeacefulLake Wanam Rainbowfish: Peaceful
Checker Barb & Largemouth Bass
Oliotius oligolepis · Micropterus salmoides
Checker Barb: PeacefulLargemouth Bass: Aggressive
Checker Barb & Largereye Lampeye Killifish
Oliotius oligolepis · Micropanchax macrophthalmus
Checker Barb: PeacefulLargereye Lampeye Killifish: Peaceful
Checker Barb & Least Killifish (Heterandria)
Oliotius oligolepis · Heterandria formosa
Checker Barb: PeacefulLeast Killifish (Heterandria): Peaceful
Checker Barb & Leggett's Rainbowfish
Oliotius oligolepis · Glossolepis leggetti
Checker Barb: PeacefulLeggett's Rainbowfish: Peaceful