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Cigar Shark (Mad Barb) Tank Mates & Compatibility

Cigar Shark (Mad Barb)

Leptobarbus hoevenii

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TemperamentMostly Peaceful (4/10)
Adult Size60 cm
Temperature23–28°C
Water TypeFreshwater Only
Swim ZoneMid-level, Surface
StockingGroup of 3+
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Cigar Shark (Mad Barb) & Walking Catfish (Clarias)

Leptobarbus hoevenii · Clarias batrachus

Possible with Caution
Cigar Shark (Mad Barb): Mostly PeacefulWalking Catfish (Clarias): Aggressive

Cigar Shark (Mad Barb) & Wami Tilapia (Redeye)

Leptobarbus hoevenii · Oreochromis hornorum

Possible with Caution
Cigar Shark (Mad Barb): Mostly PeacefulWami Tilapia (Redeye): Semi-Aggressive

Cigar Shark (Mad Barb) & Warmouth

Leptobarbus hoevenii · Lepomis gulosus

Possible with Caution
Cigar Shark (Mad Barb): Mostly PeacefulWarmouth: Aggressive

Cigar Shark (Mad Barb) & Weeksi Bichir

Leptobarbus hoevenii · Polypterus weeksii

Possible with Caution
Cigar Shark (Mad Barb): Mostly PeacefulWeeksi Bichir: Semi-Aggressive

Cigar Shark (Mad Barb) & Wels Catfish (European Catfish)

Leptobarbus hoevenii · Silurus glanis

Possible with Caution
Cigar Shark (Mad Barb): Mostly PeacefulWels Catfish (European Catfish): Aggressive

Cigar Shark (Mad Barb) & West African Bichir

Leptobarbus hoevenii · Polypterus retropinnis

Possible with Caution
Cigar Shark (Mad Barb): Mostly PeacefulWest African Bichir: Semi-Aggressive

Cigar Shark (Mad Barb) & Western Rainbowfish

Leptobarbus hoevenii · Melanotaenia australis

Possible with Caution
Cigar Shark (Mad Barb): Mostly PeacefulWestern Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Cigar Shark (Mad Barb) & Whiptail Catfish

Leptobarbus hoevenii · Rineloricaria sp.

Possible with Caution
Cigar Shark (Mad Barb): Mostly PeacefulWhiptail Catfish: Peaceful

Cigar Shark (Mad Barb) & Whisker Shrimp

Leptobarbus hoevenii · Macrobrachium sp.

Possible with Caution
Cigar Shark (Mad Barb): Mostly PeacefulWhisker Shrimp: Aggressive

Cigar Shark (Mad Barb) & White Cheeked Goby

Leptobarbus hoevenii · Rhinogobius duospilus

Not Recommended
Cigar Shark (Mad Barb): Mostly PeacefulWhite Cheeked Goby: Mostly Peaceful

Cigar Shark (Mad Barb) & White Cichlid

Leptobarbus hoevenii · Vieja argentea

Possible with Caution
Cigar Shark (Mad Barb): Mostly PeacefulWhite Cichlid: Aggressive

Cigar Shark (Mad Barb) & White Cloud Mountain Minnow

Leptobarbus hoevenii · Tanichthys albonubes

Not Recommended
Cigar Shark (Mad Barb): Mostly PeacefulWhite Cloud Mountain Minnow: Peaceful

Cigar Shark (Mad Barb) & White Saum (Green Terror)

Leptobarbus hoevenii · Andinoacara stalsbergi

Possible with Caution
Cigar Shark (Mad Barb): Mostly PeacefulWhite Saum (Green Terror): Aggressive

Cigar Shark (Mad Barb) & White Top Hara (Gallireya Reef)

Leptobarbus hoevenii · Cynotilapia sp. 'hara'

Possible with Caution
Cigar Shark (Mad Barb): Mostly PeacefulWhite Top Hara (Gallireya Reef): Aggressive

Cigar Shark (Mad Barb) & Whiteseam Fighter

Leptobarbus hoevenii · Betta albimarginata

Not Recommended
Cigar Shark (Mad Barb): Mostly PeacefulWhiteseam Fighter: Mostly Peaceful

Cigar Shark (Mad Barb) & Wolf Cichlid

Leptobarbus hoevenii · Parachromis dovii

Possible with Caution
Cigar Shark (Mad Barb): Mostly PeacefulWolf Cichlid: Highly Aggressive

Cigar Shark (Mad Barb) & Wolf Fish

Leptobarbus hoevenii · Hoplias malabaricus

Possible with Caution
Cigar Shark (Mad Barb): Mostly PeacefulWolf Fish: Highly Aggressive

Cigar Shark (Mad Barb) & Wrestling Halfbeak

Leptobarbus hoevenii · Dermogenys pusilla

Ideal Tank Mates
Cigar Shark (Mad Barb): Mostly PeacefulWrestling Halfbeak: Mostly Peaceful

Cigar Shark (Mad Barb) & X-Ray Tetra (Pristella)

Leptobarbus hoevenii · Pristella maxillaris

Not Recommended
Cigar Shark (Mad Barb): Mostly PeacefulX-Ray Tetra (Pristella): Peaceful

Cigar Shark (Mad Barb) & Xenotilapia ochrogenys

Leptobarbus hoevenii · Xenotilapia ochrogenys

Possible with Caution
Cigar Shark (Mad Barb): Mostly PeacefulXenotilapia ochrogenys: Mostly Peaceful

Cigar Shark (Mad Barb) & Xenotilapia papilio

Leptobarbus hoevenii · Xenotilapia papilio

Possible with Caution
Cigar Shark (Mad Barb): Mostly PeacefulXenotilapia papilio: Semi-Aggressive

Cigar Shark (Mad Barb) & Yellow Acara

Leptobarbus hoevenii · Aequidens metae

Possible with Caution
Cigar Shark (Mad Barb): Mostly PeacefulYellow Acara: Semi-Aggressive

Cigar Shark (Mad Barb) & Yellow Bullhead Catfish

Leptobarbus hoevenii · Ameiurus natalis

Possible with Caution
Cigar Shark (Mad Barb): Mostly PeacefulYellow Bullhead Catfish: Semi-Aggressive

Cigar Shark (Mad Barb) & Yellow Convict

Leptobarbus hoevenii · Cryptoheros nanoluteus

Possible with Caution
Cigar Shark (Mad Barb): Mostly PeacefulYellow Convict: Semi-Aggressive