Checker Barb & Channel Catfish
Oliotius oligolepis · Ictalurus punctatus
Checker Barb: PeacefulChannel Catfish: 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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Checker Barb & Chao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark)
Oliotius oligolepis · Pangasius sanitwongsei
Checker Barb: PeacefulChao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark): Aggressive
Checker Barb & Checkerboard Cichlid
Oliotius oligolepis · Dicrossus filamentosus
Checker Barb: PeacefulCheckerboard Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful
Checker Barb & Chequered Rainbowfish
Oliotius oligolepis · Melanotaenia splendida inornata
Checker Barb: PeacefulChequered Rainbowfish: Peaceful
Checker Barb & Cherry Barb
Oliotius oligolepis · Puntius titteya
Checker Barb: PeacefulCherry Barb: Peaceful
Checker Barb & Cherry Shrimp
Oliotius oligolepis · Neocaridina davidi
Checker Barb: PeacefulCherry Shrimp: Peaceful
Checker Barb & Cherry Spot Rasbora
Oliotius oligolepis · Rasbora rubrodorsalis
Checker Barb: PeacefulCherry Spot Rasbora: Peaceful
Checker Barb & Chili Rasbora
Oliotius oligolepis · Boraras brigittae
Checker Barb: PeacefulChili Rasbora: Peaceful
Checker Barb & Chinese Algae Eater (CAE)
Oliotius oligolepis · Gyrinocheilus aymonieri
Checker Barb: PeacefulChinese Algae Eater (CAE): Aggressive
Checker Barb & Chinese Barb (Green Barb)
Oliotius oligolepis · Puntius semifasciolatus
Checker Barb: PeacefulChinese Barb (Green Barb): Peaceful
Checker Barb & Chipokae Mbuna
Oliotius oligolepis · Melanochromis chipokae
Checker Barb: PeacefulChipokae Mbuna: Highly Aggressive
Checker Barb & Chisumulu Pearl Cichlid
Oliotius oligolepis · Labidochromis chisumulae
Checker Barb: PeacefulChisumulu Pearl Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive
Checker Barb & Chocolate Cichlid
Oliotius oligolepis · Hypselecara temporalis
Checker Barb: PeacefulChocolate Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful
Checker Barb & Chocolate Gourami
Oliotius oligolepis · Sphaerichthys osphromenoides
Checker Barb: PeacefulChocolate Gourami: Peaceful
Checker Barb & Chocolate Loricaria (L062)
Oliotius oligolepis · Loricaria cataphracta
Checker Barb: PeacefulChocolate Loricaria (L062): Peaceful
Checker Barb & Christmas Fulu
Oliotius oligolepis · Xystichromis phytophagus
Checker Barb: PeacefulChristmas Fulu: Semi-Aggressive
Checker Barb & Chuco Cichlid
Oliotius oligolepis · Chuco godmanni
Checker Barb: PeacefulChuco Cichlid: Aggressive
Checker Barb & Cigar Shark (Mad Barb)
Oliotius oligolepis · Leptobarbus hoevenii
Checker Barb: PeacefulCigar Shark (Mad Barb): Mostly Peaceful
Checker Barb & Clown Killifish
Oliotius oligolepis · Epiplatys annulatus
Checker Barb: PeacefulClown Killifish: Peaceful
Checker Barb & Clown Knifefish
Oliotius oligolepis · Chitala ornata
Checker Barb: PeacefulClown Knifefish: Aggressive
Checker Barb & Clown Loach
Oliotius oligolepis · Chromobotia macracanthus
Checker Barb: PeacefulClown Loach: Peaceful
Checker Barb & Clown Pleco (L104)
Oliotius oligolepis · Panaqolus maccus
Checker Barb: PeacefulClown Pleco (L104): Mostly Peaceful
Checker Barb & Cobalt Blue Zebra
Oliotius oligolepis · Metriaclima callainos
Checker Barb: PeacefulCobalt Blue Zebra: Aggressive
Checker Barb & Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid
Oliotius oligolepis · Apistogramma cacatuoides
Checker Barb: PeacefulCockatoo Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive