Melon Barb
Pethia fasciata
Cyprinidae
Moderate
Parameter dashboard
Temperature
22-26 °C
pH
6-7
Size
8 cm
Lifespan
5 years
Min tank100 L
Price$$
DietOmnivore
TemperamentPeaceful
OriginSri Lanka
Shrimp-safeYes
Care guide
Originating from Sri Lanka, the melon barb is a hardy species
Tankmate compatibility (sample)
Pairwise screening against other species in the database (prioritizing the same family when data is available).
Review first (6)
Caution or avoid from automated rules — confirm before mixing.
| Species | Assessment | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Chili Rasbora Boraras brigittae Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
| Chinese Bitterling Rhodeus sinensis Caution | Caution | Species with non-overlapping pH ranges may not thrive together Open pair in Compare → |
| Denison barb Sahyadria denisonii Caution | Caution | Species with non-overlapping pH ranges may not thrive together Open pair in Compare → |
| Dwarf rasbora Boraras maculatus Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates · Species with non-overlapping pH ranges may not thrive together Open pair in Compare → |
| Fiveband barb Desmopuntius pentazona Caution | Caution | Species with non-overlapping pH ranges may not thrive together Open pair in Compare → |
| Flying fox Epalzeorhynchos kalopterus Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
6 species with compatible assessment in this sampleCollapse to hide the list; use “Open pair in Compare” for the full matrix.
| Species | Assessment | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Black ruby barb Pethia nigrofasciata Compatible | Compatible | No rule-based conflicts detected for this pair. Open pair in Compare → |
| Blackline rasbora Rasbora borapetensis Compatible | Compatible | No rule-based conflicts detected for this pair. Open pair in Compare → |
| Checkered barb Oliotius oligolepis Compatible | Compatible | No rule-based conflicts detected for this pair. Open pair in Compare → |
| Cherry barb Puntius titteya Compatible | Compatible | No rule-based conflicts detected for this pair. Open pair in Compare → |
| Chinese barb Barbodes semifasciolatus Compatible | Compatible | No rule-based conflicts detected for this pair. Open pair in Compare → |
| Clown rasbora Rasbora kalochroma Compatible | Compatible | No rule-based conflicts detected for this pair. Open pair in Compare → |
Same rule engine as Compare. Not a substitute for observation, tank size, or acclimation.
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