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Rhomb Barb Tank Mates & Compatibility

Rhomb Barb

Desmopuntius rhomboocellatus

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TemperamentPeaceful (2/10)
Adult Size5.5 cm
Temperature23–28°C
Water TypeFreshwater Only
Swim ZoneMid-level, Bottom
StockingSchool of 6+
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Rhomb Barb & Macaw Cichlid

Desmopuntius rhomboocellatus · Hypsophrys nicaraguensis

Possible with Caution
Rhomb Barb: PeacefulMacaw Cichlid: Aggressive

Rhomb Barb & Madagascar Rainbowfish

Desmopuntius rhomboocellatus · Bedotia madagascariensis

Possible with Caution
Rhomb Barb: PeacefulMadagascar Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Rhomb Barb & Maingano Mbuna

Desmopuntius rhomboocellatus · Pseudotropheus cyaneorhabdos

Not Recommended
Rhomb Barb: PeacefulMaingano Mbuna: Aggressive

Rhomb Barb & Maison Reef Peacock

Desmopuntius rhomboocellatus · Aulonocara stuartgranti "Maison Reef"

Not Recommended
Rhomb Barb: PeacefulMaison Reef Peacock: Semi-Aggressive

Rhomb Barb & Malawi Eyebiter

Desmopuntius rhomboocellatus · Dimidiochromis compressiceps

Not Recommended
Rhomb Barb: PeacefulMalawi Eyebiter: Aggressive

Rhomb Barb & Malawi Gar

Desmopuntius rhomboocellatus · Lichnochromis acuticeps

Not Recommended
Rhomb Barb: PeacefulMalawi Gar: Semi-Aggressive

Rhomb Barb & Malawi Hawk

Desmopuntius rhomboocellatus · Aristochromis christyi

Not Recommended
Rhomb Barb: PeacefulMalawi Hawk: Aggressive

Rhomb Barb & Malaya Shrimp

Desmopuntius rhomboocellatus · Caridina sp. "Malaya"

Possible with Caution
Rhomb Barb: PeacefulMalaya Shrimp: Peaceful

Rhomb Barb & Malaysian Trumpet Snail (MTS)

Desmopuntius rhomboocellatus · Melanoides tuberculata

Possible with Caution
Rhomb Barb: PeacefulMalaysian Trumpet Snail (MTS): Peaceful

Rhomb Barb & Mamberamo Rainbowfish

Desmopuntius rhomboocellatus · Melanotaenia mamberamo

Possible with Caution
Rhomb Barb: PeacefulMamberamo Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Rhomb Barb & Marble Goby

Desmopuntius rhomboocellatus · Oxyeleotris marmorata

Possible with Caution
Rhomb Barb: PeacefulMarble Goby: Aggressive

Rhomb Barb & Marbled Bichir

Desmopuntius rhomboocellatus · Polypterus polli

Possible with Caution
Rhomb Barb: PeacefulMarbled Bichir: Semi-Aggressive

Rhomb Barb & Marbled Hatchetfish

Desmopuntius rhomboocellatus · Carnegiella strigata

Possible with Caution
Rhomb Barb: PeacefulMarbled Hatchetfish: Peaceful

Rhomb Barb & Marbled Whiptail

Desmopuntius rhomboocellatus · Loricaria simillima

Possible with Caution
Rhomb Barb: PeacefulMarbled Whiptail: Peaceful

Rhomb Barb & Marlier's Julie

Desmopuntius rhomboocellatus · Julidochromis marlieri

Not Recommended
Rhomb Barb: PeacefulMarlier's Julie: Semi-Aggressive

Rhomb Barb & Masked Julie (Julidochromis)

Desmopuntius rhomboocellatus · Julidochromis transcriptus

Not Recommended
Rhomb Barb: PeacefulMasked Julie (Julidochromis): Semi-Aggressive

Rhomb Barb & Mayan Cichlid

Desmopuntius rhomboocellatus · Mayaheros urophthalmus

Possible with Caution
Rhomb Barb: PeacefulMayan Cichlid: Aggressive

Rhomb Barb & Mayland's Rainbowfish

Desmopuntius rhomboocellatus · Melanotaenia maylandi

Possible with Caution
Rhomb Barb: PeacefulMayland's Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Rhomb Barb & Mbu Puffer

Desmopuntius rhomboocellatus · Tetraodon mbu

Possible with Caution
Rhomb Barb: PeacefulMbu Puffer: Aggressive

Rhomb Barb & Melon Barb

Desmopuntius rhomboocellatus · Haludaria fasciata

Possible with Caution
Rhomb Barb: PeacefulMelon Barb: Mostly Peaceful

Rhomb Barb & Mexican Dwarf Crayfish (CPO)

Desmopuntius rhomboocellatus · Cambarellus patzcuarensis

Possible with Caution
Rhomb Barb: PeacefulMexican Dwarf Crayfish (CPO): Mostly Peaceful

Rhomb Barb & Midas Cichlid

Desmopuntius rhomboocellatus · Amphilophus citrinellus

Possible with Caution
Rhomb Barb: PeacefulMidas Cichlid: Highly Aggressive

Rhomb Barb & Midnight Catfish

Desmopuntius rhomboocellatus · Auchenipterichthys coracoideus

Possible with Caution
Rhomb Barb: PeacefulMidnight Catfish: Mostly Peaceful

Rhomb Barb & Milomo Hap (Super VC10)

Desmopuntius rhomboocellatus · Placidochromis milomo

Not Recommended
Rhomb Barb: PeacefulMilomo Hap (Super VC10): Semi-Aggressive