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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.
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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
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.
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.
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?
Why are all your tiger barbs staying in one place at the bottom of the tank?
cause they like to live in groups , i have 10 of them i love when i see them moving at the bottom of the tanks in group
Will an albino tiger barb fish attack a fighting fish?
Original answer - "i don't know but try this. put a dead fighting fish in a tank that has albino tiger barbs OR tiger barbs and see if the fish attack or eat the dead fish."I have an albino tiger barb, and through my research and experience I can almost guarantee that a fighting fish and an albino tiger barb will absolutely not do. Scientists don't know why tiger barbs have an unusual fin nipping behavior. I emphasize this especially if the fighting fish is the Siamese kind. Long fins+tiger barbs=bad choice. My albino even nipped the other albinos' fins, which proved fatal. Don't take your chances.Sources - "Aquarium and Pondfish", personal experience.
