Black Ruby Barb Tank Mates

All 90 pair guides, ordered by search value and practical compatibility.

Care baseline

The Black Ruby Barb is a vibrant, active species suitable for beginners. It requires a spacious tank and a school of its own kind to thrive. Its striking colors and lively nature make it a popular choice.

Temperature	72–79°F
pH	6.5–7.5
Adult size	1.6 in
Minimum group	6

Compatibility guides

Black Ruby Barb + Betta FishSEO priority 77/10064/100 · Use Caution Black Ruby Barb + GuppySEO priority 73/10074/100 · Use Caution Black Ruby Barb + MollySEO priority 72/10058/100 · Use Caution Black Ruby Barb + Neon TetraSEO priority 71/10078/100 · Compatible Black Ruby Barb + PlatySEO priority 69/10071/100 · Use Caution Black Ruby Barb + AngelfishSEO priority 69/10032/100 · Not Compatible Black Ruby Barb + Cherry ShrimpSEO priority 68/10073/100 · Use Caution Black Ruby Barb + OscarSEO priority 68/10032/100 · Not Compatible Black Ruby Barb + Corydoras CatfishSEO priority 67/10080/100 · Compatible Black Ruby Barb + Cardinal TetraSEO priority 67/10068/100 · Use Caution Black Ruby Barb + DiscusSEO priority 67/10031/100 · Not Compatible Black Ruby Barb + Zebra DanioSEO priority 65/10078/100 · Compatible Black Ruby Barb + Bristlenose PlecoSEO priority 65/10032/100 · Not Compatible Black Ruby Barb + Tiger BarbSEO priority 64/10077/100 · Compatible Black Ruby Barb + GoldfishSEO priority 64/1000/100 · Not Compatible Black Ruby Barb + Blue TangSEO priority 57/1000/100 · Not Compatible Black Ruby Barb + Congo TetraSEO priority 55/10066/100 · Use Caution Black Ruby Barb + Chili RasboraSEO priority 55/10065/100 · Use Caution Black Ruby Barb + Black Neon TetraSEO priority 55/10064/100 · Use Caution Black Ruby Barb + Kuhli LoachSEO priority 55/10064/100 · Use Caution Black Ruby Barb + Pea PufferSEO priority 55/10064/100 · Use Caution Black Ruby Barb + Ember TetraSEO priority 55/10062/100 · Use Caution Black Ruby Barb + Hillstream LoachSEO priority 55/10062/100 · Use Caution Black Ruby Barb + Mystery SnailSEO priority 54/10071/100 · Use Caution Black Ruby Barb + Black Phantom TetraSEO priority 54/10070/100 · Use Caution Black Ruby Barb + Glowlight TetraSEO priority 54/10070/100 · Use Caution Black Ruby Barb + Keyhole CichlidSEO priority 54/10070/100 · Use Caution Black Ruby Barb + Serpae TetraSEO priority 54/10070/100 · Use Caution Black Ruby Barb + X Ray TetraSEO priority 54/10070/100 · Use Caution Black Ruby Barb + Green Terror CichlidSEO priority 54/10069/100 · Use Caution Black Ruby Barb + Severum CichlidSEO priority 54/10069/100 · Use Caution Black Ruby Barb + Jewel CichlidSEO priority 54/10067/100 · Use Caution Black Ruby Barb + Red Eye TetraSEO priority 54/10067/100 · Use Caution Black Ruby Barb + Texas CichlidSEO priority 54/10067/100 · Use Caution Black Ruby Barb + Zebra PlecoSEO priority 54/10067/100 · Use Caution Black Ruby Barb + Frontosa CichlidSEO priority 54/10053/100 · Use Caution Black Ruby Barb + Peacock CichlidSEO priority 54/10053/100 · Use Caution Black Ruby Barb + Electric Yellow CichlidSEO priority 54/10051/100 · Use Caution Black Ruby Barb + Weather LoachSEO priority 54/10051/100 · Use Caution Black Ruby Barb + Cherry BarbSEO priority 53/10075/100 · Compatible Black Ruby Barb + Sparkling GouramiSEO priority 53/10075/100 · Compatible Black Ruby Barb + Glowlight DanioSEO priority 53/10074/100 · Use Caution Black Ruby Barb + Lemon TetraSEO priority 53/10074/100 · Use Caution Black Ruby Barb + Zebra LoachSEO priority 53/10074/100 · Use Caution Black Ruby Barb + Glass CatfishSEO priority 53/10073/100 · Use Caution Black Ruby Barb + Dwarf Chain LoachSEO priority 53/10072/100 · Use Caution Black Ruby Barb + Dwarf GouramiSEO priority 53/10072/100 · Use Caution Black Ruby Barb + Julii CorySEO priority 53/10072/100 · Use Caution Black Ruby Barb + Peppered CorySEO priority 53/10072/100 · Use Caution Black Ruby Barb + Sterbai CorySEO priority 53/10072/100 · Use Caution Black Ruby Barb + Three Spot GouramiSEO priority 53/10072/100 · Use Caution Black Ruby Barb + African Butterfly FishSEO priority 52/10080/100 · Compatible Black Ruby Barb + Panda CorySEO priority 52/10080/100 · Compatible Black Ruby Barb + Pygmy CorydorasSEO priority 52/10080/100 · Compatible Black Ruby Barb + Yoyo LoachSEO priority 52/10080/100 · Compatible Black Ruby Barb + Honey GouramiSEO priority 52/10079/100 · Compatible Black Ruby Barb + Nerite SnailSEO priority 52/10079/100 · Compatible Black Ruby Barb + Bolivian RamSEO priority 52/10078/100 · Compatible Black Ruby Barb + Bosemans RainbowfishSEO priority 52/10078/100 · Compatible Black Ruby Barb + Giant DanioSEO priority 52/10078/100 · Compatible Black Ruby Barb + Harlequin RasboraSEO priority 52/10078/100 · Compatible Black Ruby Barb + Moonlight GouramiSEO priority 52/10078/100 · Compatible Black Ruby Barb + Neon RainbowfishSEO priority 52/10078/100 · Compatible Black Ruby Barb + OtocinclusSEO priority 52/10078/100 · Compatible Black Ruby Barb + Pearl DanioSEO priority 52/10078/100 · Compatible Black Ruby Barb + Rosy BarbSEO priority 52/10078/100 · Compatible Black Ruby Barb + Threadfin RainbowfishSEO priority 52/10078/100 · Compatible Black Ruby Barb + Diamond TetraSEO priority 52/10077/100 · Compatible Black Ruby Barb + Black Ghost KnifefishSEO priority 50/10032/100 · Not Compatible Black Ruby Barb + Clown KnifefishSEO priority 50/10032/100 · Not Compatible Black Ruby Barb + Clown LoachSEO priority 50/10032/100 · Not Compatible Black Ruby Barb + Clown PlecoSEO priority 50/10032/100 · Not Compatible Black Ruby Barb + Denison BarbSEO priority 50/10032/100 · Not Compatible Black Ruby Barb + Fire EelSEO priority 50/10032/100 · Not Compatible Black Ruby Barb + Rainbow SharkSEO priority 50/10032/100 · Not Compatible Black Ruby Barb + Senegal BichirSEO priority 50/10032/100 · Not Compatible Black Ruby Barb + Silver ArowanaSEO priority 50/10032/100 · Not Compatible Black Ruby Barb + Silver DollarSEO priority 50/10032/100 · Not Compatible Black Ruby Barb + SwordtailSEO priority 50/10032/100 · Not Compatible Black Ruby Barb + Coral BeautySEO priority 43/1000/100 · Not Compatible Black Ruby Barb + Firefish GobySEO priority 43/1000/100 · Not Compatible Black Ruby Barb + Flame AngelfishSEO priority 43/1000/100 · Not Compatible Black Ruby Barb + Foxface RabbitfishSEO priority 43/1000/100 · Not Compatible Black Ruby Barb + KoiSEO priority 43/1000/100 · Not Compatible Black Ruby Barb + LionfishSEO priority 43/1000/100 · Not Compatible Black Ruby Barb + Pajama CardinalfishSEO priority 43/1000/100 · Not Compatible Black Ruby Barb + Percula ClownfishSEO priority 43/1000/100 · Not Compatible Black Ruby Barb + Royal GrammaSEO priority 43/1000/100 · Not Compatible Black Ruby Barb + Watchman GobySEO priority 43/1000/100 · Not Compatible Black Ruby Barb + Yellow TangSEO priority 43/1000/100 · Not Compatible