Melon Barb tank mates
Haludaria fasciata
6 rated pairings from the Melon Barb care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Melon Barb needs at least 30 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Excellent matches
3 · Same water, complementary zones, no conflict.
Cherry Barb
Puntius titteya
15 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful barb of similar size that shares compatible water parameters and activity level
Harlequin Rasbora
Trigonostigma heteromorpha
10 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful mid-water schooling fish with compatible water requirements
Bronze Corydoras
Corydoras aeneus
20 gal min · 2.75" adult · Peaceful
Bottom-dwelling peaceful catfish that occupies a different zone and poses no competition
Good matches
3 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.Rosy Barb
Pethia conchonius
25 gal min · 3.5" adult · Semi-aggressive
Active schooling barb that coexists well; avoid long-finned varieties due to potential nipping
Siamese Algae Eater
Crossocheilus oblongus
30 gal min · 6" adult · Semi-aggressive
Hardy, active fish that helps with algae control and shares similar water parameters
Scissortail Rasbora
Rasbora trilineata
30 gal min · 5" adult · Peaceful
Fast-moving schooling fish that can hold its own and shares compatible conditions
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Run the whole stock list through the calculator — it checks bioload and schooling numbers, not just pairings.