Checker Barb & Walking Catfish (Clarias)
Oliotius oligolepis · Clarias batrachus
Checker Barb: PeacefulWalking Catfish (Clarias): 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 & Wami Tilapia (Redeye)
Oliotius oligolepis · Oreochromis hornorum
Checker Barb: PeacefulWami Tilapia (Redeye): Semi-Aggressive
Checker Barb & Warmouth
Oliotius oligolepis · Lepomis gulosus
Checker Barb: PeacefulWarmouth: Aggressive
Checker Barb & Weeksi Bichir
Oliotius oligolepis · Polypterus weeksii
Checker Barb: PeacefulWeeksi Bichir: Semi-Aggressive
Checker Barb & Wels Catfish (European Catfish)
Oliotius oligolepis · Silurus glanis
Checker Barb: PeacefulWels Catfish (European Catfish): Aggressive
Checker Barb & West African Bichir
Oliotius oligolepis · Polypterus retropinnis
Checker Barb: PeacefulWest African Bichir: Semi-Aggressive
Checker Barb & Western Rainbowfish
Oliotius oligolepis · Melanotaenia australis
Checker Barb: PeacefulWestern Rainbowfish: Peaceful
Checker Barb & Whiptail Catfish
Oliotius oligolepis · Rineloricaria sp.
Checker Barb: PeacefulWhiptail Catfish: Peaceful
Checker Barb & Whisker Shrimp
Oliotius oligolepis · Macrobrachium sp.
Checker Barb: PeacefulWhisker Shrimp: Aggressive
Checker Barb & White Cheeked Goby
Oliotius oligolepis · Rhinogobius duospilus
Checker Barb: PeacefulWhite Cheeked Goby: Mostly Peaceful
Checker Barb & White Cichlid
Oliotius oligolepis · Vieja argentea
Checker Barb: PeacefulWhite Cichlid: Aggressive
Checker Barb & White Cloud Mountain Minnow
Oliotius oligolepis · Tanichthys albonubes
Checker Barb: PeacefulWhite Cloud Mountain Minnow: Peaceful
Checker Barb & White Saum (Green Terror)
Oliotius oligolepis · Andinoacara stalsbergi
Checker Barb: PeacefulWhite Saum (Green Terror): Aggressive
Checker Barb & White Top Hara (Gallireya Reef)
Oliotius oligolepis · Cynotilapia sp. 'hara'
Checker Barb: PeacefulWhite Top Hara (Gallireya Reef): Aggressive
Checker Barb & Whiteseam Fighter
Oliotius oligolepis · Betta albimarginata
Checker Barb: PeacefulWhiteseam Fighter: Mostly Peaceful
Checker Barb & Wolf Cichlid
Oliotius oligolepis · Parachromis dovii
Checker Barb: PeacefulWolf Cichlid: Highly Aggressive
Checker Barb & Wolf Fish
Oliotius oligolepis · Hoplias malabaricus
Checker Barb: PeacefulWolf Fish: Highly Aggressive
Checker Barb & Wrestling Halfbeak
Oliotius oligolepis · Dermogenys pusilla
Checker Barb: PeacefulWrestling Halfbeak: Mostly Peaceful
Checker Barb & X-Ray Tetra (Pristella)
Oliotius oligolepis · Pristella maxillaris
Checker Barb: PeacefulX-Ray Tetra (Pristella): Peaceful
Checker Barb & Xenotilapia ochrogenys
Oliotius oligolepis · Xenotilapia ochrogenys
Checker Barb: PeacefulXenotilapia ochrogenys: Mostly Peaceful
Checker Barb & Xenotilapia papilio
Oliotius oligolepis · Xenotilapia papilio
Checker Barb: PeacefulXenotilapia papilio: Semi-Aggressive
Checker Barb & Yellow Acara
Oliotius oligolepis · Aequidens metae
Checker Barb: PeacefulYellow Acara: Semi-Aggressive
Checker Barb & Yellow Bullhead Catfish
Oliotius oligolepis · Ameiurus natalis
Checker Barb: PeacefulYellow Bullhead Catfish: Semi-Aggressive
Checker Barb & Yellow Convict
Oliotius oligolepis · Cryptoheros nanoluteus
Checker Barb: PeacefulYellow Convict: Semi-Aggressive