Tiger Barbs Attacking Cigar Sharks |
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Tiger Barbs Attacking Cigar Sharks |
Jul 2 2008, 08:53 AM
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![]() Fish Fanatic Group: Members Posts: 57 Joined: 23-June 08 From: chard, south uk Member No.: 42791 |
i have 11 tiger barbs in my 150 gallon tank along with 3 large ciger sharks 8"-13" and the tiger barbs are attacking the cigar sharks fins, i knew they did this but i was told if i kept a showl of 10 or more then they should be ok, but there not.
what can i do to stop this? many thanks |
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Jul 2 2008, 09:25 AM
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![]() Oscar Club #5 ~ Merlin & Bilbo :) Group: Members Posts: 1289 Joined: 1-May 08 From: Floating in space somewhere...........who knows Member No.: 41637 |
As you already mentioned, tiger barbs are usually not so nippy when kept in large groups, they are normally too interested in each other to bother anyone else.
If you dont want to rehome them or the sharks, then maybe breaking up the line of sight in the tank might help. Plants are a good way of doing this. You could try taking the barbs out, re-arranging the tank decor, then placing them back in, not sure if it would help, but you could give it a try. |
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Jul 3 2008, 04:06 PM
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![]() Fish Crazy Group: Members Posts: 163 Joined: 3-February 08 Member No.: 39032 |
my shoel of 10 barbs went for 20+cm fish when they where introduced It was heavily planted back then two
I am afraid they are aggressive little fish which i feel do best on their own |
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