Can Cherry Barb and Pearlscale Goldfish live together?

Cherry Barb and Pearlscale Goldfish are not compatible. The comparison on this page runs the same compatibility engine as the tank builder, checking temperature and pH overlap, predation by size, temperament, and known hard-pair conflicts.

Species Comparison

Cherry Barb vs Pearlscale Goldfish

Cherry Barb

Puntius titteya

Pearlscale Goldfish

Carassius auratus var. pearlscale

Verdict:Not compatible

Side-by-side specs

Barbs

Family

Goldfish

2″

Adult size

6″

20gal

Min tank

30gal

73–81°F

Temperature

65–75°F

6–7.5

6.5–8

peaceful

Temperament

peaceful

Schooling

Solitary

mid

Water level

mid

Compatibility notes

warnCherry Barb and Pearlscale Goldfish only narrowly overlap in temperature — keep within 73–75°F.
criticalPearlscale Goldfish produces heavy waste and needs cool water — Cherry Barb won't tolerate sharing a tank.

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