How to Keep Tiger Barbs
Know your fish., Keep tiger barbs in the proper size aquarium., Get a heater., Add some decorations., Choose tank mates wisely!, Choose the right diet., Acclimate the tiger barbs to the aquarium.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Know your fish.
For a visual thought of the tiger barb, they grow to at least three inches in length, with three noticeable stripes running down their body.
The average life expectancy of tiger barbs is at least 4-6 years. -
Step 2: Keep tiger barbs in the proper size aquarium.
A 20 gallon aquarium (75 Liters) is the very bare minimum for six tiger barbs (the larger the aquarium the better.) Also do be aware! You should not keep tiger barbs in a group less than six.
They are aggressive fish which if kept in a smaller group or smaller aquarium size then, they will become a lot more aggressive to tank mates. , Since tiger barbs are tropical fish they should be kept in an aquarium at least 70*F-78*F.
Also for them to successfully live they should be kept in a fully cycled aquarium (as well as all aquatic life). , When keeping tiger barbs it is always good to keep the aquarium decorated.
Keeping the aquarium well planted or decorated will reduce shyness and create good hiding spots for your fish. , Tiger barbs are quite aggressive fish and are very notorious fin nippers! Fish like bottom dwellers or larger fish without longer fins are likely to be successful in the same aquarium as tiger barbs.
Larger fish such as:
Bala sharks, Parrot cichlids, etc.
Fish that are not likely to be successful are:
Longer fin Danio, Angelfish, Betta fish, Veiled fish, and larger fish likely to eat it. , Feeding your tiger barbs a mixed diet is always the healthiest option! Tropical flakes, brine shrimp, and blood-worms are good examples of what to feed our tiger barbs. , Acclimation is a process (which all fish or crustacean) need to go through.
What acclimation does is for that specific aquatic animal to adapt to the aquarium water parameters.
Acclimate the barbs for at least 15-30 minutes for each fish to adjust to the parameters.
Once acclimation has been complete, then remove the barbs gently from the bag (without the water from the bag dripping into the aquarium too much) with the net into the aquarium. -
Step 3: Get a heater.
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Step 4: Add some decorations.
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Step 5: Choose tank mates wisely!
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Step 6: Choose the right diet.
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Step 7: Acclimate the tiger barbs to the aquarium.
Detailed Guide
For a visual thought of the tiger barb, they grow to at least three inches in length, with three noticeable stripes running down their body.
The average life expectancy of tiger barbs is at least 4-6 years.
A 20 gallon aquarium (75 Liters) is the very bare minimum for six tiger barbs (the larger the aquarium the better.) Also do be aware! You should not keep tiger barbs in a group less than six.
They are aggressive fish which if kept in a smaller group or smaller aquarium size then, they will become a lot more aggressive to tank mates. , Since tiger barbs are tropical fish they should be kept in an aquarium at least 70*F-78*F.
Also for them to successfully live they should be kept in a fully cycled aquarium (as well as all aquatic life). , When keeping tiger barbs it is always good to keep the aquarium decorated.
Keeping the aquarium well planted or decorated will reduce shyness and create good hiding spots for your fish. , Tiger barbs are quite aggressive fish and are very notorious fin nippers! Fish like bottom dwellers or larger fish without longer fins are likely to be successful in the same aquarium as tiger barbs.
Larger fish such as:
Bala sharks, Parrot cichlids, etc.
Fish that are not likely to be successful are:
Longer fin Danio, Angelfish, Betta fish, Veiled fish, and larger fish likely to eat it. , Feeding your tiger barbs a mixed diet is always the healthiest option! Tropical flakes, brine shrimp, and blood-worms are good examples of what to feed our tiger barbs. , Acclimation is a process (which all fish or crustacean) need to go through.
What acclimation does is for that specific aquatic animal to adapt to the aquarium water parameters.
Acclimate the barbs for at least 15-30 minutes for each fish to adjust to the parameters.
Once acclimation has been complete, then remove the barbs gently from the bag (without the water from the bag dripping into the aquarium too much) with the net into the aquarium.
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