tiger barbs

[Mista Majic]

right now i have 3 tiger barbs... i was wondering if i was to bad 3-6 more if they would be less likely to pick on other fish and bug the other barbs

 

[ChriX]

I've been told that usually when in groups of 6 or more they keep to themselves rather than pestering others.

 

[dolphinstj]

It is highly advisable to keep in groups of 6 or more. They will be to busy seeking a "pecking" order to worry about other fish, generally. They will still be the fin-nippers of slow fish but it will be much better with at least 6. I had to learn the hard way. Dang pet store workers!

 

[smithrc]

a friend a has 12 in his 50gal - and they run mob handed over the whole tank...
Its getting so bad that some of his other fish arnt eating.. he's looking at getting another tank for them...

 

[dolphinstj]

they will take over a tank with slow peaceful tankmates. These are very high strung fish. My 7 do not have any problem bugging the other fish in my 35 gallon. I chose high energy fish that could keep up. At least by having them in a school of 7 they are not trying to chase other fish around.

 

[Fish_Dude619]

What are some fast moving fish that would go with Tiger Barbs???Any Tetra's??

 

[Daveo]

Good idea to have them in groups in 5 or more. thats how i did it. And they have never done anything to the other fish. 8)

 

[dolphinstj]

my zebra danios are great with them. My aquarium never stops moving.

 

[tmlhaus]

I got rid of my tigers for just that reason They were entirely too nippy for the other fish, so I traded at the LFS. And even the workers told me at the LFS that the more you have will not make them leave the other fish alone.
My tank is much happier now. Now, if only I could get my rosy barbs to settle down..

 

[StevieJack]

I love Tiger Barbs!

They are not so bad, but i know they can be pests to other fish.

Stevie

 

[Speck the Fish]

They sure like to nip. I have a little TB, he is just under an inch and sometimes nips my sailfin pleco who is a good 8". The little bugger now gets charged by the pleco whenever he ventures too close, I think he has learnt his lesson.

Otherwise I love my tiger barbs, have a school of green, regular and albino.

 

[StevieJack]

Thats one brave Tiger.