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75 gal tank with 3 platy and 5 tiger barbs can you put angelfish in?
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I have seen stranger combinations. However, keep in mind you may very well lose some fins. Either the barbs on angels or platys, or angels on platy or barbs.
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What should you do when the tiger barbs in the tank are starting to nip at the angelfish?
Tiger Barbs should ideally not be kept with angelfish, as they are slow moving and long finned - and therefore tempting to nip at. This can cause great stress to the angelfish, so the tiger barbs should be moved to a separate tank if possible. Alternatively, if the first option is not possible, a constant food supply should be maintained to give the barbs something else to do and distract them from fin-nipping.
What should you do when your tiger barbs are starting to nip at your angelfish?
try getting more tiger barbs to keep the other ones company as when they are in large groups of maybe six or seven they are less likely to become troublesome in the tank, if this doesn't work you will have to remove the angelfish or the barbs
Your angelfish is gettin his fins nipped by other fish how do you help him?
It depends on what kind of fish is nipping his fins. If it's another angelfish that is larger than him, i would move him to another tank, and feed him extra, until they are the same size. i breed angelfish and have had to do this several times. if it's some other fish, such as tetras or tiger barbs, the best thing you can do is move one or the other. Angel fish can't really be kept with tetras or barbs, because the barbs think that the angelfish's fins look tasty. the angelfish will be much happier without the offending fish.
I have 7 Tiger Barbs in a 30-gal tank. One of the barbs is fat. It does not school with the others and swims with it's head down. Is it dying?
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What would be good tank mates for 9 tiger barbs?
its great you have so many barbs as they are not likely to be troublesome in the tank if they are in such a large group. Choose a fish that dos not have long fins with a similar temprature and pH requirement ect.
Is it better to have 2 or 3 tiger barbs?
i already have two tiger barbs but one is chasing and nudging the other one, i read you suppose to have 6 of them but i have a small tank is it better for me too have 3? or would it be better to have 2 or a different kind of fish with them?
Why do tiger barbs fade out at night?
Tiger Barbs are not nocturnal. They are only active in the daytime (or if you have a tank light on). When it is dark, they "sleep" which is what you are talking about. Its not a bad thing don't worry. Also, they are easier to catch because they are very slow for the 2 minutes after they wake up.
I have heard there are some problems with Tiger Barbs do you think I should get them I have a 29 gallon tank?
Tiger Barbs are a more sensitive fish. They stress out very easily with water quality issues. They also can be "nippy." Generally, however, if you get them in a group of five or more, they will play together instead of picking on other fish. A 29 gallon tank would be fine for tiger barbs. Generally, your tank should hold one inch of tropical fish per gallon (29 inches of fish for your tank). The tiger barbs will grow up to about 3 inches each, taking up about 15 inches if you get 5. You would then have 14 inches left over to get more fish. Just don't forget this rule when deciding on whether or not to purchase these fish.
Can tiger barbs eat their own eggs?
Yes. Barbs can and will eat their own eggs, as they have no parental instinct towards their eggs or fry. Barbs will generaly eat all of their eggs as soon as they are released, and then eat remaining fry once the eggs have hatched. For this reason, if you plan on bredding tiger barbs, you should place the female and a male in a breeding tank and remove them both as soon as the eggs are laid.
How can you get a tiger barb to eat?
i just go two new tiger barbs, they are the only fish in the tank. one of them wont eat. the other one that eats nudges him and chases him around. how can i get him to eat?
What fish can live with a 4 inch angelfish?
Angelfish are compatible with:Other angelfishBarbsCory catfishDanios and minnowsGouramisLoachesMolliesPlatiesPlecosRainbowfishRasborasSharksSwordtailsTetrasThey can usually live with eels, crab and, shrimp but not always.The size of the Angelfish does not matter.
How do I know if a red platy mate?
If it's in a tank with another platy of the opposite sex, it's mated. :P
