Checker Barb & Sentani Rainbowfish
Oliotius oligolepis · Chilatherina sentaniensis
Checker Barb: PeacefulSentani Rainbowfish: Mostly Peaceful
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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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Possible with Caution
Checker Barb & Sepik Rainbowfish
Oliotius oligolepis · Glossolepis multisquamata
Checker Barb: PeacefulSepik Rainbowfish: Peaceful
Checker Barb & Serpae Tetra
Oliotius oligolepis · Hyphessobrycon eques
Checker Barb: PeacefulSerpae Tetra: Semi-Aggressive
Checker Barb & Severum
Oliotius oligolepis · Heros severus
Checker Barb: PeacefulSeverum: Semi-Aggressive
Checker Barb & Shell Dweller (Multi)
Oliotius oligolepis · Neolamprologus multifasciatus
Checker Barb: PeacefulShell Dweller (Multi): Semi-Aggressive
Checker Barb & Shortbarbel Pangasius
Oliotius oligolepis · Pangasius micronemus
Checker Barb: PeacefulShortbarbel Pangasius: Mostly Peaceful
Checker Barb & Shortnose Gar
Oliotius oligolepis · Lepisosteus platostomus
Checker Barb: PeacefulShortnose Gar: Aggressive
Checker Barb & Shovelnose Sturgeon
Oliotius oligolepis · Scaphirhynchus platorynchus
Checker Barb: PeacefulShovelnose Sturgeon: Mostly Peaceful
Checker Barb & Siamese Algae Eater
Oliotius oligolepis · Crossocheilus oblongus
Checker Barb: PeacefulSiamese Algae Eater: Mostly Peaceful
Checker Barb & Siamese Tiger Fish
Oliotius oligolepis · Datnioides pulcher
Checker Barb: PeacefulSiamese Tiger Fish: Semi-Aggressive
Checker Barb & Silver Arowana
Oliotius oligolepis · Osteoglossum bicirrhosum
Checker Barb: PeacefulSilver Arowana: Semi-Aggressive
Checker Barb & Silver Datnoid (Silver Tigerfish)
Oliotius oligolepis · Datnioides polota
Checker Barb: PeacefulSilver Datnoid (Silver Tigerfish): Semi-Aggressive
Checker Barb & Silver Dollar
Oliotius oligolepis · Metynnis argenteus
Checker Barb: PeacefulSilver Dollar: Peaceful
Checker Barb & Silver Flying Fox
Oliotius oligolepis · Crossocheilus reticulatus
Checker Barb: PeacefulSilver Flying Fox: Mostly Peaceful
Checker Barb & Silver Hatchetfish
Oliotius oligolepis · Gasteropelecus sternicla
Checker Barb: PeacefulSilver Hatchetfish: Peaceful
Checker Barb & Silver Prochilodus
Oliotius oligolepis · Semaprochilodus taeniurus
Checker Barb: PeacefulSilver Prochilodus: Mostly Peaceful
Checker Barb & Silver Rainbowfish
Oliotius oligolepis · Chilatherina crassispinosa
Checker Barb: PeacefulSilver Rainbowfish: Peaceful
Checker Barb & Silver Tiger Perch (American Tigerfish)
Oliotius oligolepis · Datnioides polota
Checker Barb: PeacefulSilver Tiger Perch (American Tigerfish): Aggressive
Checker Barb & Silvertip Tetra
Oliotius oligolepis · Hasemania nana
Checker Barb: PeacefulSilvertip Tetra: Mostly Peaceful
Checker Barb & Sixbar Distichodus
Oliotius oligolepis · Distichodus sexfasciatus
Checker Barb: PeacefulSixbar Distichodus: Aggressive
Checker Barb & Skunk Botia
Oliotius oligolepis · Yasuhikotakia morleti
Checker Barb: PeacefulSkunk Botia: Aggressive
Checker Barb & Skunk Cory
Oliotius oligolepis · Corydoras arcuatus
Checker Barb: PeacefulSkunk Cory: Peaceful
Checker Barb & Slender Rainbowfish
Oliotius oligolepis · Melanotaenia gracilis
Checker Barb: PeacefulSlender Rainbowfish: Peaceful
Checker Barb & Smallmouth Bass
Oliotius oligolepis · Micropterus dolomieu
Checker Barb: PeacefulSmallmouth Bass: Aggressive