Can cherry barbs live with kribensis?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, cherry barbs and kribensis can live together. Both are fine at 75–80°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

Cherry barbCherry barb73–81°F · pH 6–7.5 KribensisKribensis75–80°F · pH 6–7.5

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 75–80°Cherry barb 73–81°Kribensis 75–80°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6–7.5Cherry barb 6–7.5Kribensis 6–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Cherry barb · 2 inKribensis · 4 in0"1"2"3"4"5"6"
Adult length in an aquarium. A fish can swallow anything that fits in its mouth, roughly a third to half its own length for predators.

Care at a glance

Cherry barbKribensis
Temperature73–81 °F75–80 °F
pH6–7.56–7.5
Adult size2.0 in4.0 in
Minimum tank20 gal30 gal
TemperamentPeacefulSemi-aggressive
Swims atMiddleBottom
GroupGroups of 6+Alone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for cherry barbs

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Better tank mates for kribensis

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Questions

Can cherry barbs live with kribensis?

Yes, cherry barbs and kribensis can live together. Both are fine at 75–80°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

What temperature suits both cherry barbs and kribensis?

75–80 °F. Cherry barbs need 73–81 °F, kribensis need 75–80 °F.

What size tank do cherry barbs and kribensis need together?

At least 30 gal, set by the kribensis. Add space for each extra fish.