HomeCompare fishBloodfin tetra vs Striped barb Bloodfin tetra vs Striped barb: can they live together? Verdict: With cautionThe Striped barb grows about twice as long as the Bloodfin tetra; watch for bullying or predation.Both are comfortable at 23–26°C (73–79°F).A pH of 6.0–6.5 suits both.Minimum tank for the pair: 210 L (55 US gal)Side by sideBloodfin tetraStriped barbAdult size5.5 cm (2.2 in)12 cm (4.7 in)Minimum tank75 L (20 US gal)210 L (55 US gal)Temperature18–28°C (64–82°F)23–26°C (73–79°F)pH6.0–8.06.0–6.5Hardness10–30 dGH (178–535 ppm)2–12 dGH (36–214 ppm)TemperamentPeacefulPeacefulCommunity tankExcellentExcellentCare levelEasyEasyDietOmnivoreOmnivoreSpecies profilesBloodfin tetraAphyocharax anisitsiStriped barbPuntius johorensis