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Melon Barb Tank Mates & Compatibility

Melon Barb

Haludaria fasciata

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TemperamentMostly Peaceful (3/10)
Adult Size7 cm
Temperature22–26°C
Water TypeFreshwater Only
Swim ZoneMid-level, Bottom
StockingSchool of 6+
Showing 25 - 48 of 735 Tank Mates

Melon Barb & Alligator Pleco

Haludaria fasciata · Pterygoplichthys scrophus

Possible with Caution
Melon Barb: Mostly PeacefulAlligator Pleco: Mostly Peaceful

Melon Barb & Altifrons Eartheater

Haludaria fasciata · Geophagus altifrons

Possible with Caution
Melon Barb: Mostly PeacefulAltifrons Eartheater: Mostly Peaceful

Melon Barb & Altolamprologus Calvus

Haludaria fasciata · Altolamprologus calvus

Not Recommended
Melon Barb: Mostly PeacefulAltolamprologus Calvus: Semi-Aggressive

Melon Barb & Altolamprologus Compressiceps

Haludaria fasciata · Altolamprologus compressiceps

Not Recommended
Melon Barb: Mostly PeacefulAltolamprologus Compressiceps: Semi-Aggressive

Melon Barb & Altum Angel

Haludaria fasciata · Pterophyllum altum

Not Recommended
Melon Barb: Mostly PeacefulAltum Angel: Semi-Aggressive

Melon Barb & Amano Shrimp

Haludaria fasciata · Caridina multidentata

Ideal Tank Mates
Melon Barb: Mostly PeacefulAmano Shrimp: Peaceful

Melon Barb & Amazon Leaf Fish

Haludaria fasciata · Monocirrhus polyacanthus

Possible with Caution
Melon Barb: Mostly PeacefulAmazon Leaf Fish: Peaceful

Melon Barb & Amazon Puffer

Haludaria fasciata · Colomesus asellus

Ideal Tank Mates
Melon Barb: Mostly PeacefulAmazon Puffer: Mostly Peaceful

Melon Barb & American Grass Shrimp

Haludaria fasciata · Palaemonetes kadiakensis

Ideal Tank Mates
Melon Barb: Mostly PeacefulAmerican Grass Shrimp: Peaceful

Melon Barb & Andinoacara sp. Gold Saum

Haludaria fasciata · Andinoacara sp. "Gold Saum"

Possible with Caution
Melon Barb: Mostly PeacefulAndinoacara sp. Gold Saum: Aggressive

Melon Barb & Angelicus Botia

Haludaria fasciata · Botia kubotai

Ideal Tank Mates
Melon Barb: Mostly PeacefulAngelicus Botia: Mostly Peaceful

Melon Barb & Angelicus Pleco L073

Haludaria fasciata · Hypancistrus sp. L073

Possible with Caution
Melon Barb: Mostly PeacefulAngelicus Pleco L073: Mostly Peaceful

Melon Barb & Angfa Rainbowfish

Haludaria fasciata · Melanotaenia angfa

Ideal Tank Mates
Melon Barb: Mostly PeacefulAngfa Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Melon Barb & Antennae Stingray

Haludaria fasciata · Plesiotrygon iwamae

Possible with Caution
Melon Barb: Mostly PeacefulAntennae Stingray: Semi-Aggressive

Melon Barb & Apistogramma Black-Chin

Haludaria fasciata · Apistogramma allpahuayo

Possible with Caution
Melon Barb: Mostly PeacefulApistogramma Black-Chin: Semi-Aggressive

Melon Barb & Apistogramma Broad-banded

Haludaria fasciata · Apistogramma breitbinden

Possible with Caution
Melon Barb: Mostly PeacefulApistogramma Broad-banded: Semi-Aggressive

Melon Barb & Apistogramma Mamoré

Haludaria fasciata · Apistogramma erythrura

Possible with Caution
Melon Barb: Mostly PeacefulApistogramma Mamoré: Mostly Peaceful

Melon Barb & Apistogramma Marmor (Marbled Apisto)

Haludaria fasciata · Apistogramma erythrura

Ideal Tank Mates
Melon Barb: Mostly PeacefulApistogramma Marmor (Marbled Apisto): Mostly Peaceful

Melon Barb & Apistogramma Mouthbrooder (Maulbrüter)

Haludaria fasciata · Apistogramma barlowi

Possible with Caution
Melon Barb: Mostly PeacefulApistogramma Mouthbrooder (Maulbrüter): Semi-Aggressive

Melon Barb & Apistogramma Orange-tail

Haludaria fasciata · Apistogramma cf. eunotus "Orange-tail"

Possible with Caution
Melon Barb: Mostly PeacefulApistogramma Orange-tail: Semi-Aggressive

Melon Barb & Apistogramma Parrot

Haludaria fasciata · Apistogramma sp. "Parrot"

Possible with Caution
Melon Barb: Mostly PeacefulApistogramma Parrot: Semi-Aggressive

Melon Barb & Apistogramma Resticulosa Mamor

Haludaria fasciata · Apistogramma cf. resticulosa Mamor

Ideal Tank Mates
Melon Barb: Mostly PeacefulApistogramma Resticulosa Mamor: Mostly Peaceful

Melon Barb & Apistogramma Resticulosa Marmor

Haludaria fasciata · Apistogramma cf. resticulosa "Marmor"

Possible with Caution
Melon Barb: Mostly PeacefulApistogramma Resticulosa Marmor: Mostly Peaceful

Melon Barb & Apistogramma atahualpa

Haludaria fasciata · Apistogramma atahualpa

Possible with Caution
Melon Barb: Mostly PeacefulApistogramma atahualpa: Mostly Peaceful