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In the wild, fish tend to nibble all day but depending on species, morning and evening are most Barbs main feeding times. Young, growing fish need to be fed several times daily to grow quickly into healthy adults. The way I feed my fish is to add a small amount of food and if the fish eat it all in less than 15 minutes I add more. I do this several times a day. (at least morning and evening)
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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
75 gal tank with 3 platy and 5 tiger barbs can you put angelfish in?
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.
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.
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.
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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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.
Why tiger barbs point downward in tank?
Many of the Barb family tend to have a slight nose down tilt when at rest. Don't worry about it it is just how they position themselves in nature.
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?
Can you mix sharks and eels live together?
Tiger barbs, many cichlids, some gouramis, sharks, and eels can all be put together in the same tank as long as the is big enough to hold them all.
