[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?

 

[lauraleellbp]

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]

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

 

[OhioPlantedtankguy]

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]

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]

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]

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