HomeCompare fishClown barb vs Chinese sucker Clown barb vs Chinese sucker: can they live together? Verdict: Not recommendedAn adult Chinese sucker is about 4 times the length of a Clown barb and may eat it.Both are comfortable at 24–28°C (75–82°F).A pH of 6.0–7.0 suits both.Side by sideClown barbChinese suckerAdult size14 cm (5.5 in)60 cm (24 in)Minimum tank75 L (20 US gal)455 L (120 US gal)Temperature24–28°C (75–82°F)18–28°C (64–82°F)pH6.0–7.06.0–7.5Hardness7–17 dGH (125–303 ppm)–TemperamentPeacefulPeacefulCommunity tankGoodGoodCare levelEasyModerateDietOmnivoreOmnivoreSpecies profilesClown barbPuntius everettiChinese suckerMyxocyprinus asiaticus