Compatibility
Ram × Cherry barb Compatibility
Compatibility calculated based on predation risk, behaviour profile, and water-parameter overlap.
Ram and Cherry barb can live together in a well-planted community tank, but territorial behaviour should be monitored and water-parameter overlap should be checked carefully.
TemperatureC
pHB
HardnessB
FlowA
PredationA
BehaviourB
Data coverage note: 1 key check marked unknown.
Compatible with cautionB
Envrionmental Factors
Temperature overlap
Ram: 26.0–30.0 °C
Cherry barb: 22.0–27.0 °C
Shared window: 26.0–27.0°C.
pH overlap
Ram: 5.5–7.0
Cherry barb: -
One or both species are missing range data for this check.
Hardness overlap
Ram: Very soft → Soft
Cherry barb: Soft → Medium
Shared hardness bands: 1 (overlap ratio 50%).
Flow match
Ram: Low
Cherry barb: Medium
Flow preferences do not conflict directly (no low-vs-high clash).
Behavioural Factors
Predation risk (size ratio)
Adult size ratio: 1.40x
Adult size gap is under 2.0x, which is usually a safer ratio.
Behaviour risk
- - Ram: Territorial.
- - At least one species can be pushy or fin-nippy; monitor closely.
- - Behaviour may vary by tank size and stocking; have a backup plan.
Parameter snapshot
| Parameter | Ram | Cherry barb |
|---|---|---|
| Adult size | 7.0 cm | 5.0 cm |
| Temperature | 26.0–30.0 °C | 22.0–27.0 °C |
| pH | 5.5–7.0 | - |
| Hardness | Very soft → Soft | Soft → Medium |
| Flow | Low | Medium |
| Locations | South America | Sri Lanka |
Geographic overlap (supporting signal)
No recorded overlap in our dataset.
Best tank mates for Cherry barb
Reference links to curated compatibility pair pages for this species.
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