Checker Barb & Mokele-mbembe Bichir
Oliotius oligolepis · Polypterus mokelembembe
Checker Barb: PeacefulMokele-mbembe Bichir: Semi-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 & Molly (Sailfin/Black/Dalmatian)
Oliotius oligolepis · Poecilia sphenops
Checker Barb: PeacefulMolly (Sailfin/Black/Dalmatian): Mostly Peaceful
Checker Barb & Mono Sebae (Brackish)
Oliotius oligolepis · Monodactylus sebae
Checker Barb: PeacefulMono Sebae (Brackish): Mostly Peaceful
Checker Barb & Monster Wolf Fish (Aimara)
Oliotius oligolepis · Hoplias aimara
Checker Barb: PeacefulMonster Wolf Fish (Aimara): Highly Aggressive
Checker Barb & Moonlight Gourami
Oliotius oligolepis · Trichogaster microlepis
Checker Barb: PeacefulMoonlight Gourami: Mostly Peaceful
Checker Barb & Mosquitofish (Gambusia)
Oliotius oligolepis · Gambusia affinis
Checker Barb: PeacefulMosquitofish (Gambusia): Aggressive
Checker Barb & Motoro Stingray
Oliotius oligolepis · Potamotrygon motoro
Checker Barb: PeacefulMotoro Stingray: Semi-Aggressive
Checker Barb & Mottled Loach
Oliotius oligolepis · Paracanthocobitis botia
Checker Barb: PeacefulMottled Loach: Mostly Peaceful
Checker Barb & Mountain Rainbowfish
Oliotius oligolepis · Melanotaenia monticola
Checker Barb: PeacefulMountain Rainbowfish: Peaceful
Checker Barb & Mozambique Tilapia (Redfin)
Oliotius oligolepis · Oreochromis mossambicus
Checker Barb: PeacefulMozambique Tilapia (Redfin): Aggressive
Checker Barb & Msobo Mbuna
Oliotius oligolepis · Metriaclima sp. "Msobo"
Checker Barb: PeacefulMsobo Mbuna: Aggressive
Checker Barb & Mubi Rainbowfish
Oliotius oligolepis · Melanotaenia mubiensis
Checker Barb: PeacefulMubi Rainbowfish: Peaceful
Checker Barb & Murray River Rainbowfish
Oliotius oligolepis · Melanotaenia fluviatilis
Checker Barb: PeacefulMurray River Rainbowfish: Peaceful
Checker Barb & Mystery Snail
Oliotius oligolepis · Pomacea bridgesii
Checker Barb: PeacefulMystery Snail: Peaceful
Checker Barb & Nana Rasbora
Oliotius oligolepis · Microdevario nana
Checker Barb: PeacefulNana Rasbora: Peaceful
Checker Barb & Needlenose Gar
Oliotius oligolepis · Xenentodon cancila
Checker Barb: PeacefulNeedlenose Gar: Semi-Aggressive
Checker Barb & Neolamprologus Fasciatus
Oliotius oligolepis · Neolamprologus fasciatus
Checker Barb: PeacefulNeolamprologus Fasciatus: Semi-Aggressive
Checker Barb & Neolamprologus Pulcher
Oliotius oligolepis · Neolamprologus pulcher
Checker Barb: PeacefulNeolamprologus Pulcher: Aggressive
Checker Barb & Neolamprologus Similis
Oliotius oligolepis · Neolamprologus similis
Checker Barb: PeacefulNeolamprologus Similis: Semi-Aggressive
Checker Barb & Neolamprologus Tretocephalus
Oliotius oligolepis · Neolamprologus tretocephalus
Checker Barb: PeacefulNeolamprologus Tretocephalus: Aggressive
Checker Barb & Neon Blue Cichlid
Oliotius oligolepis · Paracyprichromis nigripinnis
Checker Barb: PeacefulNeon Blue Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful
Checker Barb & Neon Blue Goby
Oliotius oligolepis · Stiphodon atropurpureus
Checker Barb: PeacefulNeon Blue Goby: Mostly Peaceful
Checker Barb & Neon Green Rasbora (Kubotai)
Oliotius oligolepis · Microdevario kubotai
Checker Barb: PeacefulNeon Green Rasbora (Kubotai): Peaceful
Checker Barb & Neon Tetra
Oliotius oligolepis · Paracheirodon innesi
Checker Barb: PeacefulNeon Tetra: Peaceful