Tiger Barb Group?

[OpalineAqua]

I got a 28g tank and it's been running a while now and I'm ready to add fish. I really want tiger barbs but I don't know how big of a group they should be kept in. I don't want them to be in too small of a group and start getting nippy with the other fish. My plans for other fish are 4 glass catfish, 2 female convicts, and 1 midnight catfish. So I was wondering how many tiger barbs I have room for. I originally planned on three because space was limited, but then I heard they get nippy and aggressive. So please some help?

 

[ajs2294]

5-7 is said to be the magic number in hopes of preventing their tendency to fin nip

 

[fett999]

Definately six or more I think to cut down on aggression. This doesn't however guarantee that they won't fin nip. It all depends on the individual fish. I'd love to have some but I don't want to risk it with my angel. Good luck. They're a lovely fish.

 

[marksayer10@tiscali.co.uk]

yeah i totally agree with the other replys. between 5 and 7 would be good.

 

[john2708]

i agree i have 6 and they never bother my other fish including my angels