Checker Barb
Checker Barb is a peaceful freshwater fish that needs a tank of at least 20 gallons (76 L), water at 68-79°F (20-26°C) and a pH of 6-7.5.
Also searched as: checker barb, oliotius oligolepis
Quick facts
Checkerboard pattern. Peaceful alternative to tiger barbs.
| Minimum tank | 20 gallons (76 L) |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 68-79°F (20-26°C) |
| pH | 6-7.5 |
| Temperament | Peaceful |
| Swim level | Middle |
| Group size | 6 or more together |
| Tank type | Freshwater |
Good tank mates
Ranked by water overlap and temperament, using the same checks as the MyAquaLog compatibility tool.
- Siamese Algae Eatermin tank 30 gal
Temperature overlap 75-79°F, pH overlap 6-7.5. Both species are peaceful.
- Corydoras Catfishmin tank 10 gal
Temperature overlap 72-78°F, pH overlap 6-7.5. Both species are peaceful.
- Otocinclusmin tank 10 gal
Temperature overlap 72-79°F, pH overlap 6-7.5. Both species are peaceful.
- Bamboo Shrimpmin tank 20 gal
Temperature overlap 68-79°F, pH overlap 6.5-7.5. Both species are peaceful.
- Bloodfin Tetramin tank 20 gal
Temperature overlap 68-79°F, pH overlap 6-7.5. Both species are peaceful.
- Coffee Bean Tetramin tank 20 gal
Temperature overlap 72-79°F, pH overlap 6-7.5. Both species are peaceful.
- Half-Banded Barbmin tank 20 gal
Temperature overlap 68-77°F, pH overlap 6-7.5. Both species are peaceful.
- Julii Corydorasmin tank 20 gal
Temperature overlap 73-79°F, pH overlap 6-7.5. Both species are peaceful.
Avoid with
Pairings that fail the temperament, water-overlap or known-conflict checks.
- Skunk Loachmin tank 30 gal
Aggressive species will harass or eat peaceful fish; temperature overlap 79°F is too narrow.
- African Cichlids (Mbuna)min tank 55 gal
Aggressive species will harass or eat peaceful fish; no pH overlap (6-7.5 vs 7.8-8.6).
- Flowerhorn Cichlidmin tank 70 gal
Aggressive species will harass or eat peaceful fish; no temperature overlap (68-79°F vs 80-86°F).
- Tropheusmin tank 75 gal
Aggressive species will harass or eat peaceful fish; no pH overlap (6-7.5 vs 8-9).
- Oscar Fishmin tank 55 gal
Aggressive species will harass or eat peaceful fish.
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