![]() Here are my top picks for Tiger Barb aquarium buddies: 1. Let’s see which fish species are best to keep with Tiger Barbs. When kept in larger numbers, they’re more likely to live out their aggression on each other rather than picking on other fish.Īnother way to curb their aggression is to have other species introduced in the tank first and add Tiger Barbs after. That said, you should know that they’re semi-aggressive fish that like to nip at the fins of other fish, a behavior that you can curb by keeping them in groups of 6 or more. They prefer a varied diet that includes flakes, veggie-based fish food, frozen foods and live food. They enjoy planted tanks with plenty of space to swim around, which they will do frantically at times. ![]() They’re not difficult to keep and they can live up to 10 years, but be advised that they’re schooling fish, which means they won’t be able to thrive if kept in groups smaller than 5 or 6. ![]() This bright and active fish is an eye-catcher and due to its small size (it doesn’t grow bigger than 3 inches), it’s a great addition to a community tank. The Tiger Barb is an instantly recognizable fish thanks to the black stripes that encircle its entire body and beautifully contrasted by its otherwise gold/silvery colors.
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