Checker Barb Tank Mates & Compatibility

Checker Barb

Oliotius oligolepis

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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 & Alligator Pleco

Oliotius oligolepis · Pterygoplichthys scrophus

Possible with Caution

Checker Barb: PeacefulAlligator Pleco: Mostly Peaceful

Checker Barb & Altifrons Eartheater

Oliotius oligolepis · Geophagus altifrons

Possible with Caution

Checker Barb: PeacefulAltifrons Eartheater: Mostly Peaceful

Checker Barb & Altolamprologus Calvus

Oliotius oligolepis · Altolamprologus calvus

Checker Barb & Altolamprologus Compressiceps

Oliotius oligolepis · Altolamprologus compressiceps

Checker Barb & Altum Angel

Oliotius oligolepis · Pterophyllum altum

Checker Barb & Amano Shrimp

Oliotius oligolepis · Caridina multidentata

Ideal Tank Mates

Checker Barb: PeacefulAmano Shrimp: Peaceful

Checker Barb & Amazon Leaf Fish

Oliotius oligolepis · Monocirrhus polyacanthus

Checker Barb & Amazon Puffer

Oliotius oligolepis · Colomesus asellus

Possible with Caution

Checker Barb: PeacefulAmazon Puffer: Mostly Peaceful

Checker Barb & American Grass Shrimp

Oliotius oligolepis · Palaemonetes kadiakensis

Ideal Tank Mates

Checker Barb: PeacefulAmerican Grass Shrimp: Peaceful

Checker Barb & Andinoacara sp. Gold Saum

Oliotius oligolepis · Andinoacara sp. "Gold Saum"

Checker Barb & Angelicus Botia

Oliotius oligolepis · Botia kubotai

Possible with Caution

Checker Barb: PeacefulAngelicus Botia: Mostly Peaceful

Checker Barb & Angelicus Pleco L073

Oliotius oligolepis · Hypancistrus sp. L073

Checker Barb & Angfa Rainbowfish

Oliotius oligolepis · Melanotaenia angfa

Possible with Caution

Checker Barb: PeacefulAngfa Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Checker Barb & Antennae Stingray

Oliotius oligolepis · Plesiotrygon iwamae

Checker Barb & Apistogramma Black-Chin

Oliotius oligolepis · Apistogramma allpahuayo

Possible with Caution

Checker Barb: PeacefulApistogramma Black-Chin: Semi-Aggressive

Checker Barb & Apistogramma Broad-banded

Oliotius oligolepis · Apistogramma breitbinden

Possible with Caution

Checker Barb: PeacefulApistogramma Broad-banded: Semi-Aggressive

Checker Barb & Apistogramma Mamoré

Oliotius oligolepis · Apistogramma erythrura

Possible with Caution

Checker Barb: PeacefulApistogramma Mamoré: Mostly Peaceful

Checker Barb & Apistogramma Marmor (Marbled Apisto)

Oliotius oligolepis · Apistogramma erythrura

Possible with Caution

Checker Barb: PeacefulApistogramma Marmor (Marbled Apisto): Mostly Peaceful

Checker Barb & Apistogramma Mouthbrooder (Maulbrüter)

Oliotius oligolepis · Apistogramma barlowi

Possible with Caution

Checker Barb: PeacefulApistogramma Mouthbrooder (Maulbrüter): Semi-Aggressive

Checker Barb & Apistogramma Orange-tail

Oliotius oligolepis · Apistogramma cf. eunotus "Orange-tail"

Possible with Caution

Checker Barb: PeacefulApistogramma Orange-tail: Semi-Aggressive

Checker Barb & Apistogramma Parrot

Oliotius oligolepis · Apistogramma sp. "Parrot"

Possible with Caution

Checker Barb: PeacefulApistogramma Parrot: Semi-Aggressive

Checker Barb & Apistogramma Resticulosa Mamor

Oliotius oligolepis · Apistogramma cf. resticulosa Mamor

Possible with Caution

Checker Barb: PeacefulApistogramma Resticulosa Mamor: Mostly Peaceful

Checker Barb & Apistogramma Resticulosa Marmor

Oliotius oligolepis · Apistogramma cf. resticulosa "Marmor"

Possible with Caution

Checker Barb: PeacefulApistogramma Resticulosa Marmor: Mostly Peaceful

Checker Barb & Apistogramma atahualpa

Oliotius oligolepis · Apistogramma atahualpa

Possible with Caution

Checker Barb: PeacefulApistogramma atahualpa: Mostly Peaceful