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 & Yellow Lab (Mbuna)

Oliotius oligolepis · Labidochromis caeruleus

Possible with Caution

Checker Barb: PeacefulYellow Lab (Mbuna): Semi-Aggressive

Checker Barb & Yellow Peacock Cichlid

Oliotius oligolepis · Aulonocara baenschi

Checker Barb & Yellow Perch

Oliotius oligolepis · Perca flavescens

Checker Barb & Yellow Sand Cichlid

Oliotius oligolepis · Xenotilapia bathyphilus

Checker Barb & Yellow Shrimp

Oliotius oligolepis · Neocaridina davidi var. yellow

Ideal Tank Mates

Checker Barb: PeacefulYellow Shrimp: Peaceful

Checker Barb & Yoyo Loach

Oliotius oligolepis · Botia almorhae

Possible with Caution

Checker Barb: PeacefulYoyo Loach: Mostly Peaceful

Checker Barb & Zebra Apple Snail

Oliotius oligolepis · Asolene spixi

Ideal Tank Mates

Checker Barb: PeacefulZebra Apple Snail: Peaceful

Checker Barb & Zebra Danio

Oliotius oligolepis · Danio rerio

Ideal Tank Mates

Checker Barb: PeacefulZebra Danio: Mostly Peaceful

Checker Barb & Zebra Loach

Oliotius oligolepis · Botia striata

Possible with Caution

Checker Barb: PeacefulZebra Loach: Peaceful

Checker Barb & Zebra Obliquidens

Oliotius oligolepis · Astatotilapia latifasciata

Possible with Caution

Checker Barb: PeacefulZebra Obliquidens: Aggressive

Checker Barb & Zebra Oto

Oliotius oligolepis · Otocinclus cocama

Possible with Caution

Checker Barb: PeacefulZebra Oto: Peaceful

Checker Barb & Zebra Pleco (L046)

Oliotius oligolepis · Hypancistrus zebra

Checker Barb & Zebra Shovelnose (Tigrinus Catfish)

Oliotius oligolepis · Brachyplatystoma tigrinum

Checker Barb & Zebra Spiny Eel

Oliotius oligolepis · Mastacembelus zebrinus

Possible with Caution

Checker Barb: PeacefulZebra Spiny Eel: Peaceful

Checker Barb & Zebra Tilapia

Oliotius oligolepis · Heterotilapia buttikoferi

Possible with Caution

Checker Barb: PeacefulZebra Tilapia: Highly Aggressive