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Tiger Barbs are a large type of tetra which means it is a schooling fish and they do better if you have more than one.They can grow to be two inchs long and have orange and black stripes it also has a small black spot in between its last stripes.They do best in small schools and like plants live and fake they can bite other fishs tails but are pretty good in large tanks with other fish in them.
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Can bettas live with barbs?
Most Barbs - no. Tiger Barbs, Green Tiger Barbs and Ruby Barbs - a DEFINATE no! they will nip it to pieces! Other Barbs I'm not so sure about - do some research, but most Barbs - no!
Do Dwarf Gouramis go good with Tiger Barbs?
No, tiger barbs are aggressive fin nippers.
Are tiger barbs warm or cold blooded?
Tiger barbs are tropical fish and are cold blooded.
Where do tiger barbs originate?
Tiger barbs originate in parts of southeast Asia, including Borneo and Sumatra.
Can tiger barbs coexist with tetras in the same aquarium?
Yes, tiger barbs and tetras can coexist in the same aquarium, but it is important to provide enough space and hiding spots to prevent aggression from the tiger barbs.
Do tiger barbs eat guppies?
It depends how old they are. Tiger barbs will eat young guppy fry. Tiger barbs will attack adult guppies if the water is overcrowded. However, they won't eat adult guppies.
Are tiger barbs tropical fishes?
Yes they are.
Can Tiger fish be with goldfish?
No it will not. However, if there are 3 or more tiger barbs, then they might get the courage to nip at its fins. And i Highly advise you not to keep tiger barbs with goldfish because tiger barbs live in warm water (about 70-85 degrees). and gold fish live in colder water. The tiger barb would ultimately die.
Do tiger barbs need heated tanks?
yes
Can cherry and tiger barbs live together?
Cherry barbs and tiger barbs can potentially coexist in the same aquarium, but caution is needed. Tiger barbs are known for their nippy behavior and can be aggressive, especially in smaller groups. Ensuring a spacious tank and keeping both species in larger schools can help mitigate aggression. It's best to monitor their interactions closely to ensure a peaceful environment.
Can you put a hermit crab in with tiger barbs?
It's generally not advisable to keep hermit crabs with tiger barbs. Tiger barbs are active, sometimes aggressive fish that may stress or harm the hermit crab. Additionally, hermit crabs require brackish or marine environments, while tiger barbs thrive in freshwater, making their habitat needs incompatible. For the well-being of both species, it's best to keep them in separate environments.
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
