What fish can go with a barbs?

Answer 1

Tinfoil barbs are active schoolers, so 5 or more tin foil barbs will be happiest. So the best fish to keep with tin foils are other tin foils, wich already requires a large tank. Many people have sucessfully kept Oscars with them. Other large fish may also be acceptable. Do some research for others.

Answer 2

If the type of barb you have is a tiger barb then it is a semi aggressive fish which means you can only put it with other semi aggressive fish that are relatively the same size unless you have a bunch of them. The only barb I can think of that isnt semi aggressive is the cherry barb which can be put with any tropical fish like mollys, danios, tetras, platys, and guppies.

Answer 3

Tiger barbs are nippy fish and should only be kept with other semi-aggressive fish, such as other barbs (not cherry barbs, though), Barbs can be put in with medium fast moving fish. I would suggest albino tigers, green barbs, cherry barbs, bloodfin tetras, rummy nose tetras, and maybe some gouramis like pearls or blues. certain cichlids like kribensis, firemouths, keyholes, etc. and a red-tail black shark should be able to hold his own against barbs, just to mention a few. Just make sure you have a backup plan if they don't get along. They are aggressive so nothing with big fins. Avoid long finned fish like angelfish, bettas and long finned tetras. I would suggest to purchase your fish at a reputable and knowledgeable store in your area and always ask your store before you buy. If a store does not know, then do not buy your fish there.

The larger the school of barbs you have, the less aggression they will display towards other fish. So I am told. Remember that the characteristics and traits of individual fish can vary.

I was told 7 or more tiger barbs is best but that would also depend on the size of your tank.

Answer 4

I have a plec, mollies, rummy nose tetras, bala sharks, loaches, black skirts, and kribensis in with my barbs and they get along wonderfully.

Answer 5

Most of the barbs will co-habitate OK with one another. They can also be mixed with Dwarf Cichlids, LIvebearers, Tetras, Rasboras, Danios and most of the tropical catfish species.