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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 169 - 192 of 735 Tank Mates

Melon Barb & Channel Catfish

Haludaria fasciata · Ictalurus punctatus

Ideal Tank Mates
Melon Barb: Mostly PeacefulChannel Catfish: Mostly Peaceful

Melon Barb & Chao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark)

Haludaria fasciata · Pangasius sanitwongsei

Possible with Caution
Melon Barb: Mostly PeacefulChao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark): Aggressive

Melon Barb & Checker Barb

Haludaria fasciata · Oliotius oligolepis

Ideal Tank Mates
Melon Barb: Mostly PeacefulChecker Barb: Peaceful

Melon Barb & Checkerboard Cichlid

Haludaria fasciata · Dicrossus filamentosus

Possible with Caution
Melon Barb: Mostly PeacefulCheckerboard Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Melon Barb & Chequered Rainbowfish

Haludaria fasciata · Melanotaenia splendida inornata

Ideal Tank Mates
Melon Barb: Mostly PeacefulChequered Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Melon Barb & Cherry Barb

Haludaria fasciata · Puntius titteya

Possible with Caution
Melon Barb: Mostly PeacefulCherry Barb: Peaceful

Melon Barb & Cherry Shrimp

Haludaria fasciata · Neocaridina davidi

Possible with Caution
Melon Barb: Mostly PeacefulCherry Shrimp: Peaceful

Melon Barb & Cherry Spot Rasbora

Haludaria fasciata · Rasbora rubrodorsalis

Possible with Caution
Melon Barb: Mostly PeacefulCherry Spot Rasbora: Peaceful

Melon Barb & Chili Rasbora

Haludaria fasciata · Boraras brigittae

Possible with Caution
Melon Barb: Mostly PeacefulChili Rasbora: Peaceful

Melon Barb & Chinese Algae Eater (CAE)

Haludaria fasciata · Gyrinocheilus aymonieri

Possible with Caution
Melon Barb: Mostly PeacefulChinese Algae Eater (CAE): Aggressive

Melon Barb & Chinese Barb (Green Barb)

Haludaria fasciata · Puntius semifasciolatus

Ideal Tank Mates
Melon Barb: Mostly PeacefulChinese Barb (Green Barb): Peaceful

Melon Barb & Chipokae Mbuna

Haludaria fasciata · Melanochromis chipokae

Not Recommended
Melon Barb: Mostly PeacefulChipokae Mbuna: Highly Aggressive

Melon Barb & Chisumulu Pearl Cichlid

Haludaria fasciata · Labidochromis chisumulae

Not Recommended
Melon Barb: Mostly PeacefulChisumulu Pearl Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Melon Barb & Chocolate Cichlid

Haludaria fasciata · Hypselecara temporalis

Possible with Caution
Melon Barb: Mostly PeacefulChocolate Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Melon Barb & Chocolate Gourami

Haludaria fasciata · Sphaerichthys osphromenoides

Possible with Caution
Melon Barb: Mostly PeacefulChocolate Gourami: Peaceful

Melon Barb & Chocolate Loricaria (L062)

Haludaria fasciata · Loricaria cataphracta

Possible with Caution
Melon Barb: Mostly PeacefulChocolate Loricaria (L062): Peaceful

Melon Barb & Christmas Fulu

Haludaria fasciata · Xystichromis phytophagus

Possible with Caution
Melon Barb: Mostly PeacefulChristmas Fulu: Semi-Aggressive

Melon Barb & Chuco Cichlid

Haludaria fasciata · Chuco godmanni

Possible with Caution
Melon Barb: Mostly PeacefulChuco Cichlid: Aggressive

Melon Barb & Cigar Shark (Mad Barb)

Haludaria fasciata · Leptobarbus hoevenii

Possible with Caution
Melon Barb: Mostly PeacefulCigar Shark (Mad Barb): Mostly Peaceful

Melon Barb & Clown Killifish

Haludaria fasciata · Epiplatys annulatus

Possible with Caution
Melon Barb: Mostly PeacefulClown Killifish: Peaceful

Melon Barb & Clown Knifefish

Haludaria fasciata · Chitala ornata

Possible with Caution
Melon Barb: Mostly PeacefulClown Knifefish: Aggressive

Melon Barb & Clown Loach

Haludaria fasciata · Chromobotia macracanthus

Possible with Caution
Melon Barb: Mostly PeacefulClown Loach: Peaceful

Melon Barb & Clown Pleco (L104)

Haludaria fasciata · Panaqolus maccus

Possible with Caution
Melon Barb: Mostly PeacefulClown Pleco (L104): Mostly Peaceful

Melon Barb & Cobalt Blue Zebra

Haludaria fasciata · Metriaclima callainos

Not Recommended
Melon Barb: Mostly PeacefulCobalt Blue Zebra: Aggressive