Tank Mate Guide

Best Tank Mates for Rosy Barb

Rosy Barbs need tank mates that match their 64-77F temperature range, pH 6-7.5, adult size, and peaceful temperament. Rosy Barbs are active schooling fish. Keep a proper group to spread chasing behavior and avoid pairing nippy species with slow, long-finned tank mates.

Rosy Barb Care Snapshot

Tank

30+ gal

pH

6-7.5

Temp

64-77F

Size

5.5 in

Temperament

Peaceful

Care

Beginner

Swim Level

Middle

Group

6+

Compatible Fish (50)

Use Caution (22)

Avoid These Tank Mates (7)

African Dwarf Frog (Hymenochirus boettgeri) in a freshwater aquarium

African Dwarf Frog

Size 0.8 inpH 6.5-7.8

Axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum) in a freshwater aquarium

Axolotl

Size 0.4 inpH 6.8-8

Common Pleco (Hypostomus plecostomus) in a freshwater aquarium

Common Pleco

Size 17.7 inpH 6.5-7.8

Discus (Symphysodon aequifasciatus) in a freshwater aquarium

Discus

Size 7.9 inpH 5.5-7

German Blue Ram (Mikrogeophagus ramirezi) in a freshwater aquarium

German Blue Ram

Size 2.8 inpH 5.5-7

Pea Puffer (Carinotetraodon travancoricus) in a freshwater aquarium

Pea Puffer

Size 1 inpH 6.8-7.8

Scarlet Badis (Dario dario) in a freshwater aquarium

Scarlet Badis

Size 0.8 inpH 6.5-7.5

Tank Setup Tips

Start with at least 30 gallons, keep water stable, and stock schooling species in proper groups. If the tank mate list includes caution species, add more plants, caves, and open swimming room before introducing them.

For a specific pair, use the compatibility checker or visit generated pair pages from the cards above. Compatibility is strongest when the aquarium is mature and each species can eat without being chased.

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