Tiger Barb
Tiger Barb is a semi-aggressive freshwater fish that needs a tank of at least 20 gallons (76 L), water at 68-79°F (20-26°C) and a pH of 6-8.
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Quick facts
Notorious fin-nippers. Keep in schools of 6+ to redirect aggression. Avoid long-finned tank mates.
| Minimum tank | 20 gallons (76 L) |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 68-79°F (20-26°C) |
| pH | 6-8 |
| Temperament | Semi-aggressive |
| Swim level | Middle |
| Group size | 6 or more together |
| Tank type | Freshwater |
Good tank mates
Ranked by water overlap and temperament, using the same checks as the MyAquaLog compatibility tool.
- Siamese Algae Eatermin tank 30 gal
Temperature overlap 75-79°F, pH overlap 6-8. Semi-aggressive species may stress peaceful fish.
- Corydoras Catfishmin tank 10 gal
Temperature overlap 72-78°F, pH overlap 6-7.5. Semi-aggressive species may stress peaceful fish.
- Otocinclusmin tank 10 gal
Temperature overlap 72-79°F, pH overlap 6-7.5. Semi-aggressive species may stress peaceful fish.
- Mystery Snailmin tank 5 gal
Temperature overlap 68-79°F, pH overlap 7.2-8. Semi-aggressive species may stress peaceful fish.
- Nerite Snailmin tank 5 gal
Temperature overlap 68-79°F, pH overlap 7-8. Semi-aggressive species may stress peaceful fish.
- Bamboo Shrimpmin tank 20 gal
Temperature overlap 68-79°F, pH overlap 6.5-7.5. Semi-aggressive species may stress peaceful fish.
- Bloodfin Tetramin tank 20 gal
Temperature overlap 68-79°F, pH overlap 6-8. Semi-aggressive species may stress peaceful fish.
- Bolivian Rammin tank 20 gal
Temperature overlap 72-79°F, pH overlap 6-7.5. Both species may compete; monitor for aggression.
Avoid with
Pairings that fail the temperament, water-overlap or known-conflict checks.
- Angelfishmin tank 30 gal
Tiger Barb may not be compatible with Angelfish.
- Betta Fishmin tank 5 gal
Tiger Barb may not be compatible with Betta Fish.
- Guppymin tank 5 gal
Tiger Barb may not be compatible with Guppy.
- Skunk Loachmin tank 30 gal
High risk of conflict between semi-aggressive and aggressive species; temperature overlap 79°F is too narrow.
- Flowerhorn Cichlidmin tank 70 gal
High risk of conflict between semi-aggressive and aggressive species; no temperature overlap (68-79°F vs 80-86°F).
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