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Tiger barbs

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I went to walmart today and saw two tiger barbs by themselves in a tank. I decided to purchase them and bring them home. They're swimming around in a five gallon temp tank right now, until I go out and purchase their permanent tank. I wanted to get some basic info on them- like, what do they eat? What kind of tank is ideal for them? Do I need a heater? I take care of bettas and these are my first nonbetta fish. Do I need to buy more of them to spread out the aggression, or are they okay by themselves? What kind of companions could I get them? I'm thinking of buying a 20gallon for them right now. I've read some articles online, but I tend to trust the opinions of users on this site and bettafish.com. So what do you think?
 
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Your questions are covered in our profile. Fish profiles are under the second tab from the left in the blue bar across the top. If the name is used the same in posts as it appears in the profile it will shade, example Tiger Barb, and you can click on that for the profile.

One should never buy any fish until you have fully researched it. You have just acquired some trouble, as the profile will explain.
 
#3 ·
thank you! this is my first time on this website (as opposed to bettafish.com) so i appreciate the help in navigation.


yes, i understand, but i feel confident that i am prepared for a different species. it was definitely spur of the moment but i have the resources to care for them.

the profile is very informative! though i'm not certain what trouble you're talking about?
i'm not planning on putting them in with the bettas, if that's what you mean. xD
 
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thank you! this is my first time on this website (as opposed to bettafish.com) so i appreciate the help in navigation.


yes, i understand, but i feel confident that i am prepared for a different species. it was definitely spur of the moment but i have the resources to care for them.

the profile is very informative! though i'm not certain what trouble you're talking about?
i'm not planning on putting them in with the bettas, if that's what you mean. xD
They need a larger group, minimum 8, and in a 30g tank. In smaller numbers they are often aggressive to themselves and other fish. It is a real risk having TB with other fish unless the tank is large. This species is naturally aggressive; sometimes it is major, sometimes less; sometimes they seem fine, then suddely they will tear into each other or other fish. All of this is stressful to the fish, and stress means poorer health.
 
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