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Cherry Barb Tank Mates & Compatibility

Cherry Barb

Puntius titteya

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TemperamentPeaceful (2/10)
Adult Size5 cm
Temperature23–27°C
Water TypeFreshwater Only
Swim ZoneMid-level, Bottom
StockingSchool of 6+
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Compatible on paper, but will Cherry Barb fit your setup?

Tank mates can still go wrong if the tank is too small, already full, or the water is a poor match. Add Cherry Barb to the stocking calculator to check space, stocking pressure, and water needs before you add it.

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Cherry Barb & Kabia rainbowfish

Puntius titteya · Glossolepis kabia

Possible with Caution
Cherry Barb: Peaceful Kabia rainbowfish: Peaceful

Cherry Barb & Abei Puffer

Puntius titteya · Pao abei

Not Recommended
Cherry Barb: PeacefulAbei Puffer: Highly Aggressive

Cherry Barb & Achara Catfish

Puntius titteya · Leiarius marmoratus

Not Recommended
Cherry Barb: PeacefulAchara Catfish: Semi-Aggressive

Cherry Barb & Adolfo Cory

Puntius titteya · Corydoras adolfoi

Possible with Caution
Cherry Barb: PeacefulAdolfo Cory: Peaceful

Cherry Barb & Adonis Pleco

Puntius titteya · Acanthicus adonis

Possible with Caution
Cherry Barb: PeacefulAdonis Pleco: Aggressive

Cherry Barb & Aequidens Jenaro Herrera

Puntius titteya · Aequidens sp. 'Jenaro Herrera'

Not Recommended
Cherry Barb: PeacefulAequidens Jenaro Herrera: Semi-Aggressive

Cherry Barb & Aequidens diadema (Diadem Cichlid)

Puntius titteya · Aequidens diadema

Possible with Caution
Cherry Barb: PeacefulAequidens diadema (Diadem Cichlid): Semi-Aggressive

Cherry Barb & Aequidens sp. Atabapo

Puntius titteya · Aequidens sp. Atabapo

Possible with Caution
Cherry Barb: PeacefulAequidens sp. Atabapo: Semi-Aggressive

Cherry Barb & Afra Cichlid

Puntius titteya · Cynotilapia afra

Not Recommended
Cherry Barb: PeacefulAfra Cichlid: Aggressive

Cherry Barb & African Arowana

Puntius titteya · Heterotis niloticus

Possible with Caution
Cherry Barb: PeacefulAfrican Arowana: Mostly Peaceful

Cherry Barb & African Butterfly Cichlid

Puntius titteya · Anomalochromis thomasi

Possible with Caution
Cherry Barb: PeacefulAfrican Butterfly Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Cherry Barb & African Butterfly Fish

Puntius titteya · Pantodon buchholzi

Not Recommended
Cherry Barb: PeacefulAfrican Butterfly Fish: Semi-Aggressive

Cherry Barb & African Clawed Frog

Puntius titteya · Xenopus laevis

Not Recommended
Cherry Barb: PeacefulAfrican Clawed Frog: Aggressive

Cherry Barb & African Dwarf Frog

Puntius titteya · Hymenochirus boettgeri

Possible with Caution
Cherry Barb: PeacefulAfrican Dwarf Frog: Peaceful

Cherry Barb & African Jewel Cichlid

Puntius titteya · Hemichromis bimaculatus

Possible with Caution
Cherry Barb: PeacefulAfrican Jewel Cichlid: Aggressive

Cherry Barb & African Knifefish

Puntius titteya · Xenomystus nigri

Not Recommended
Cherry Barb: PeacefulAfrican Knifefish: Semi-Aggressive

Cherry Barb & African Lungfish

Puntius titteya · Protopterus annectens

Not Recommended
Cherry Barb: PeacefulAfrican Lungfish: Highly Aggressive

Cherry Barb & African Pike

Puntius titteya · Hepsetus odoe

Not Recommended
Cherry Barb: PeacefulAfrican Pike: Aggressive

Cherry Barb & African Pipefish

Puntius titteya · Enneacampus ansorgii

Possible with Caution
Cherry Barb: PeacefulAfrican Pipefish: Peaceful

Cherry Barb & Agassiz Cory

Puntius titteya · Corydoras agassizii

Possible with Caution
Cherry Barb: PeacefulAgassiz Cory: Peaceful

Cherry Barb & Agassiz's Dwarf Cichlid

Puntius titteya · Apistogramma agassizii

Possible with Caution
Cherry Barb: PeacefulAgassiz's Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Cherry Barb & Ajamaru Rainbowfish

Puntius titteya · Melanotaenia ajamaruensis

Possible with Caution
Cherry Barb: PeacefulAjamaru Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Cherry Barb & Allen's Rainbowfish

Puntius titteya · Chilatherina alleni

Possible with Caution
Cherry Barb: PeacefulAllen's Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Cherry Barb & Alligator Gar

Puntius titteya · Atractosteus spatula

Not Recommended
Cherry Barb: PeacefulAlligator Gar: Aggressive