GAH! Tiger Barb issue. - Fish for the Planted Aquarium

ferris89 · 08-08-2008, 09:40 PM

My tiger barbs have recently become very aggressive towards my other fish, and I think I need to separate them. Will A 5 gallon tank be large enough for 3?

lauraleellbp · 08-08-2008, 10:10 PM

Add more if there's room. IME you need a group of at least 6 to 8 to keep the aggression spread out among themselves and leave other fish alone.

ferris89 · 08-08-2008, 10:16 PM

thanks for the speedy reply! I'm just not sure how much more room I have...

OhioPlantedtankguy · 08-09-2008, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by ferris89

thanks for the speedy reply! I'm just not sure how much more room I have...

Yup they are Snippy if their aint a bunch in the tank. I have like 8 or 10 in a 20g Tall. No fights, some chases but no fights lol.

And they love to nibble on plants!

ferris89 · 08-09-2008, 08:12 AM

well they do seem better this morning, but one did die yesterday, I wonder if they all felt it, and kinda went crazy. everything in my tank is more peaceful right now

Nexed · 08-10-2008, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by ferris89

My tiger barbs have recently become very aggressive towards my other fish, and I think I need to separate them. Will A 5 gallon tank be large enough for 3?

As long as the new tank is broken in already.

ferris89 · 08-10-2008, 08:42 PM

well it was and then I upgraded to my ten gallon, so my 5 gal is empty....