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 & Pungas Catfish

Oliotius oligolepis · Pangasius pangasius

Checker Barb & Purple Spotted Gudgeon

Oliotius oligolepis · Mogurnda adspersa

Checker Barb & Purple Zebra Shrimp

Oliotius oligolepis · Potamalpheops sp.

Possible with Caution

Checker Barb: PeacefulPurple Zebra Shrimp: Peaceful

Checker Barb & Pygmy Corydoras

Oliotius oligolepis · Corydoras pygmaeus

Possible with Caution

Checker Barb: PeacefulPygmy Corydoras: Peaceful

Checker Barb & Pygmy Rainbowfish

Oliotius oligolepis · Melanotaenia pygmaea

Ideal Tank Mates

Checker Barb: PeacefulPygmy Rainbowfish: Mostly Peaceful

Checker Barb & Rachov's Killifish (Annual)

Oliotius oligolepis · Nothobranchius rachovii

Ideal Tank Mates

Checker Barb: PeacefulRachov's Killifish (Annual): Mostly Peaceful

Checker Barb & Rainbow Cichlid

Oliotius oligolepis · Herotilapia multispinosa

Possible with Caution

Checker Barb: PeacefulRainbow Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Checker Barb & Rainbow Shark

Oliotius oligolepis · Epalzeorhynchos frenatum

Possible with Caution

Checker Barb: PeacefulRainbow Shark: Aggressive

Checker Barb & Rainbow Snakehead

Oliotius oligolepis · Channa bleheri

Checker Barb & Ramshorn Snail

Oliotius oligolepis · Planorbidae fam.

Ideal Tank Mates

Checker Barb: PeacefulRamshorn Snail: Peaceful

Checker Barb & Ramu Rainbowfish

Oliotius oligolepis · Glossolepis ramuensis

Possible with Caution

Checker Barb: PeacefulRamu Rainbowfish: Mostly Peaceful

Checker Barb & Raspy River Stingray

Oliotius oligolepis · Potamotrygon scobina

Checker Barb & Red Bellied Pacu

Oliotius oligolepis · Piaractus brachypomus

Possible with Caution

Checker Barb: PeacefulRed Bellied Pacu: Mostly Peaceful

Checker Barb & Red Breasted Acara

Oliotius oligolepis · Laetacara dorsigera

Possible with Caution

Checker Barb: PeacefulRed Breasted Acara: Mostly Peaceful

Checker Barb & Red Devil Cichlid

Oliotius oligolepis · Amphilophus labiatus

Checker Barb & Red Dwarf Rasbora

Oliotius oligolepis · Microrasbora rubescens

Possible with Caution

Checker Barb: PeacefulRed Dwarf Rasbora: Peaceful

Checker Barb & Red Empress

Oliotius oligolepis · Protomelas taeniolatus

Checker Barb & Red Eye Tetra

Oliotius oligolepis · Moenkhausia sanctaefilomenae

Possible with Caution

Checker Barb: PeacefulRed Eye Tetra: Mostly Peaceful

Checker Barb & Red Fin Borleyi

Oliotius oligolepis · Copadichromis borleyi

Possible with Caution

Checker Barb: PeacefulRed Fin Borleyi: Semi-Aggressive

Checker Barb & Red Fin Caudopunk

Oliotius oligolepis · Neolamprologus caudopunctatus

Checker Barb & Red Goldflake Shrimp

Oliotius oligolepis · Caridina sp. Red Goldflake

Checker Barb & Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus)

Oliotius oligolepis · Geophagus sp. 'Red Head Tapajos'

Checker Barb & Red Hump Eartheater

Oliotius oligolepis · Geophagus steindachneri

Possible with Caution

Checker Barb: PeacefulRed Hump Eartheater: Semi-Aggressive

Checker Barb & Red Peacock (Ruby Red)

Oliotius oligolepis · Aulonocara sp. 'Rubescens'