HomeCompare fishStriped barb vs Chinese sucker Striped barb vs Chinese sucker: can they live together? Verdict: Not recommendedAn adult Chinese sucker is about 5 times the length of a Striped barb and may eat it.Both are comfortable at 23–26°C (73–79°F).A pH of 6.0–6.5 suits both.Side by sideStriped barbChinese suckerAdult size12 cm (4.7 in)60 cm (24 in)Minimum tank210 L (55 US gal)455 L (120 US gal)Temperature23–26°C (73–79°F)18–28°C (64–82°F)pH6.0–6.56.0–7.5Hardness2–12 dGH (36–214 ppm)–TemperamentPeacefulPeacefulCommunity tankExcellentGoodCare levelEasyModerateDietOmnivoreOmnivoreSpecies profilesStriped barbPuntius johorensisChinese suckerMyxocyprinus asiaticus