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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 & Pacific Sturgeon

Oliotius oligolepis · Acipenser transmontanus

Not Recommended
Checker Barb: PeacefulPacific Sturgeon: Mostly Peaceful

Checker Barb & Palmas Bichir

Oliotius oligolepis · Polypterus palmas palmas

Not Recommended
Checker Barb: PeacefulPalmas Bichir: Semi-Aggressive

Checker Barb & Panda Corydoras

Oliotius oligolepis · Corydoras panda

Ideal Tank Mates
Checker Barb: PeacefulPanda Corydoras: Peaceful

Checker Barb & Panda Dwarf Cichlid

Oliotius oligolepis · Apistogramma nijsseni

Possible with Caution
Checker Barb: PeacefulPanda Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Checker Barb & Panda Garra

Oliotius oligolepis · Garra flavatra

Ideal Tank Mates
Checker Barb: PeacefulPanda Garra: Mostly Peaceful

Checker Barb & Panda Tetra

Oliotius oligolepis · Aphyocharax paraguayensis

Ideal Tank Mates
Checker Barb: PeacefulPanda Tetra: Mostly Peaceful

Checker Barb & Pangasius nasutus (Long-Nosed Pangasius)

Oliotius oligolepis · Pangasius nasutus

Not Recommended
Checker Barb: PeacefulPangasius nasutus (Long-Nosed Pangasius): Mostly Peaceful

Checker Barb & Panther Crab

Oliotius oligolepis · Parathelphusa pantherina

Not Recommended
Checker Barb: PeacefulPanther Crab: Aggressive

Checker Barb & Paradise Fish

Oliotius oligolepis · Macropodus opercularis

Possible with Caution
Checker Barb: PeacefulParadise Fish: Aggressive

Checker Barb & Parallel Cory

Oliotius oligolepis · Corydoras parallelus

Possible with Caution
Checker Barb: PeacefulParallel Cory: Peaceful

Checker Barb & Parkinson's Rainbowfish

Oliotius oligolepis · Melanotaenia parkinsoni

Possible with Caution
Checker Barb: PeacefulParkinson's Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Checker Barb & Parnahyba Whiptail Catfish

Oliotius oligolepis · Loricaria parnahybae

Possible with Caution
Checker Barb: PeacefulParnahyba Whiptail Catfish: Peaceful

Checker Barb & Parrot Cichlid

Oliotius oligolepis · Hoplarchus psittacus

Not Recommended
Checker Barb: PeacefulParrot Cichlid: Aggressive

Checker Barb & Pastel Cichlid

Oliotius oligolepis · Cribroheros alfari

Possible with Caution
Checker Barb: PeacefulPastel Cichlid: Aggressive

Checker Barb & Payara

Oliotius oligolepis · Hydrolycus scomberoides

Not Recommended
Checker Barb: PeacefulPayara: Aggressive

Checker Barb & Peacock Bass Monoculus

Oliotius oligolepis · Cichla monoculus

Not Recommended
Checker Barb: PeacefulPeacock Bass Monoculus: Aggressive

Checker Barb & Peacock Bass Ocellaris

Oliotius oligolepis · Cichla ocellaris

Not Recommended
Checker Barb: PeacefulPeacock Bass Ocellaris: Aggressive

Checker Barb & Peacock Bass Orinocensis

Oliotius oligolepis · Cichla orinocensis

Not Recommended
Checker Barb: PeacefulPeacock Bass Orinocensis: Aggressive

Checker Barb & Peacock Bass Temensis

Oliotius oligolepis · Cichla temensis

Not Recommended
Checker Barb: PeacefulPeacock Bass Temensis: Aggressive

Checker Barb & Peacock Cichlid (Aulonocara)

Oliotius oligolepis · Aulonocara sp.

Not Recommended
Checker Barb: PeacefulPeacock Cichlid (Aulonocara): Semi-Aggressive

Checker Barb & Peacock Eel

Oliotius oligolepis · Macrognathus siamensis

Possible with Caution
Checker Barb: PeacefulPeacock Eel: Peaceful

Checker Barb & Peacock Gudgeon

Oliotius oligolepis · Tateurndina ocellicauda

Possible with Caution
Checker Barb: PeacefulPeacock Gudgeon: Peaceful

Checker Barb & Pearl Danio

Oliotius oligolepis · Danio albolineatus

Ideal Tank Mates
Checker Barb: PeacefulPearl Danio: Peaceful

Checker Barb & Pearl Eartheater

Oliotius oligolepis · Geophagus brasiliensis

Possible with Caution
Checker Barb: PeacefulPearl Eartheater: Semi-Aggressive