HomeCompare fishStriped barb vs Dwarf botia Striped barb vs Dwarf botia: can they live together? Verdict: With cautionThe Striped barb grows about twice as long as the Dwarf botia; watch for bullying or predation.Both are comfortable at 25–26°C (77–79°F).A pH of 6.5 suits both.Minimum tank for the pair: 210 L (55 US gal)Side by sideStriped barbDwarf botiaAdult size12 cm (4.7 in)5 cm (2 in)Minimum tank210 L (55 US gal)115 L (30 US gal)Temperature23–26°C (73–79°F)25–30°C (77–86°F)pH6.0–6.56.5–6.9Hardness2–12 dGH (36–214 ppm)1–15 dGH (18–268 ppm)TemperamentPeacefulPeacefulCommunity tankExcellentGoodCare levelEasyModerateDietOmnivoreOmnivoreSpecies profilesStriped barbPuntius johorensisDwarf botiaYasuhikotakia sidthimunki