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Tiger Barb


Puntius tetrazona

 

 

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From: Keri
Date:09/26/2001
I got 2 tiger barbs and 2 bala sharks because the guy at the pet store recommended we start with just 3 or 4 fish, but DO NOT get only 2 tiger barbs! One nipped the other only u could see its ribs... we have them separated now, but know that they are mean!
From: Andy
Date:10/03/2001
I have 6 tiger barbs which I bought about 9 months ago. They're doing pretty well despite living in a 12 gallon tank with a couple of peppered corys. I couldn't tell the females from the males because they look alike and there are no signs of breeding yet. They are lively fish and eat a lot of food although I do tend to feed them only twice a day with flakes, brine etc. I think they are quite strong compared to neon tetras which I had prior to these ones. When I introduced the corys, they became aggressive and nipped the fins but I believe it was only an initial reaction. A day later, they get along quite well. No sickness/disease as to date.
From: StlShrk
Date:10/09/2001
While some people say that these rather spirited fish are not good in a community tank, I beg to differ. There are simply guidelines to be followed, such as keep a half dozen or so (buying them together helps by having similar sized fish) this keeps them from being killers. Don't add aggressive fish to the community because tiger barbs can fight back. Keep the long or flowing finned fishes away as well. This keeps the barbs from being lured into the habit of fin nipping. Also since this is a community tank and you already have 6 fish that are one breed, having a large enough aquarium set up is vital, at least 25 gallons. The set up of this tank is also important. Some outlying live plants, with a good sized center free swimming area with slow moving water (not still though) is agreeable. Follow these suggestions and you will own some of the most active fish you can have in a community aquarium.
From: Holly
Date:11/11/2001
I think this fish is very delicate and fragile but I also still wonder if most varieties have the red tail
From: Bob
Date:11/30/2001
I have 6 Tigers in my "Activity" tank. 2 Albinos, 2 Green, and 2 Standard Tigers. Since there are six of them they have not nipped, actually get along quite well with, my Swordtails, Neons, Glowlights, White Clouds, Serpae Tetras, Bloodfin Tetras, and Giant Danios. They do love to hassle my Golden Chinese Algae Eater but that is fine because it keeps him busy enough not to hassle anything. If you want to see a feeding frenzy just feed some Tiger Barbs. I started with the two regular Tigers but they nipped everything until I added the other varieties so now everyone is happy and full finned!
From: Adam
Date:12/24/2001
I have had a tank since I was 8 years old. I can clearly remember the whole nine years of owning a tank, I always have at least three tiger barbs in the tank. I have had Gourmai in the tank with them twice too, and I never have any problems. I also notice that Tiger Barbs are able to live with most of the fish, Even the aggressive ones. I have two Tin Foil Barbs that are about 8 inches long and a Maroon Shark (or Sultan Fish) that is 6 inches long and none of them ever bothered the Tiger Barbs and the Tiger Barbs never bothered any other fish. So every time someone asks me what kind of fish to buy, I always strongly encourage them to buy at least a few tiger barbs because they can live with almost anything under almost any situtation. They are most spirited fish I ever know of.
From: Michele
Date:01/18/2002
My Tiger got bigger than expected (nearly 3 1/2 inches) and I found that although quite aggressive once I got something bigger than him he was OK. Note: Gouramis worked really well!
From: Dan
Date:01/21/2002
I have been caring for fish for more than 25 years and have had experience in salt water as well as fresh water species. I currently have a 135gal tank setup for fresh water. I found it to be less messy to maintain. But really no easier. Anyway I have several different species of inhabitants living together in this tank including plecos and danios, catfish among others, my Barbs are my pride and joy I currently have around 60 tigers, 20 or so greens, and about the same number of tinfoil barbs all living in good harmony with one another for the most part, we all have our bad mood days. I have found it much easier to maintain larger numbers of barbs that with fewer than 6 they always seem less aggressive in larger schools. I've also noted keeping them well fed "BUT NOT" overfed helps to subdue their aggression towards the other inhabitants in my tank. I think also that water current has some to do with a happy tank. The tank I'm using was originally designed and used for a saltwater reef tank but I did some modifications to accommodate fresh water life. I found that my Barbs like a little current not strong but moderate so I kept the backflow system intact and modified the defusing ports to allow the current direction to be changed from one day to the next. I have them setup on different timers so the current direction and flow time are on regular intervals, the lighting hasn't made a lot of difference that I've noticed but I run HO light for better plant growth. The only time I pay special attention to it is during breeding. Water temperature seems to be an important factor though I keep mine between 72-74 degrees any higher (except during breeding which I've always done in a separate tank.)The Barbs tend to become more aggressive.
From: Brent Ford
Date:01/23/2002
Tiger barbs are very interesting and entertaining fish if kept in schools. I have a school of 12 along with 2 plecos, 4 platys, 2 Kuhli loaches, a Kissing Gourami, 2 dwarf frogs and a Japanese Fighting Fish (beta). They get along great with everybody and never pick on anyone. If you feed them a wide variety of food their colors will be very vibrant. Variety is the key in feeding. Tiger barbs are a beautiful and active fish if kept in the correct conditions.
From: Kyle
Date:03/03/2002
The first time I bought Tiger Barbs I got 2 of them. After about a week they were chasing each other around playing. Then When I came home from work one day I found one of them dead behind the tank. It must of jumped out because of frustration. They are excellent jumpers.

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