What tankmates are good for tiger barbs?

Posted by dodatki | Posted in Fish | Posted on 22-04-2010

John W asked:


I have a 320l/85g tank with 12 tigers(6 albino) and was wondering what would make good tankmates for these badboys!!!!
Have had mixed reviews about tigers and gouramis together.
Can anyone enlighten me?
Looking for a really colourful setup any suggestions and advice would be much appreciated.

How do you know if a tiger barb is pregnent?

Posted by dodatki | Posted in Fish | Posted on 18-04-2010

Tagged Under : ,


I want to buy some tiger barbs and I got this great idea that if one of my fish lays eggs, I don’t have to buy anymore fish. Does anybody know how to find out if the tiger barb is pregnent and do you know what to do to make it hatch?
ThanksSubmited by:Person

Are my tiger platy fish going to mate? How long will it take?

Posted by dodatki | Posted in Fish | Posted on 14-04-2010


I have 2 tiger platy fish and they live with a Gourami fish. I’ve seen the male chasing the female sometimes so I think they may mate but I’m not sure. I’ve had all the fish for about a weekSubmited by:osman m

Am I using the right type of Gravel for my Tiger Oscar tank?

Posted by dodatki | Posted in Fish | Posted on 12-04-2010

I set up a tank for an Oscar and put common, red colored gravel in it that I bought from pet smart.You know, the most common gravel you would see in a goldfish bowl(I soaked it and cleaned it in chlorinated water before I added it). I researched just about everything you could about keeping tiger Oscars but Forgot to check about what gravel is acceptable. Is this type gravel harmful for them?

By: phitephan

About the Author:



How long before i have to move my tiger oscar to a different tank?

Posted by dodatki | Posted in Fish | Posted on 09-04-2010

Mike B asked:


i just purchased a 2″ tiger oscar and put it in a 55 gal (that is well maintained and filtrated) with 2 blood parrots, 6.5 & 7 inches, and a 3.5 inch green terror. i have heard that the oscar will grow quick and hurt my other fish. how long do i have before i should move the oscar to a different environment?

How do i stop fighting tiger barbs?

Posted by dodatki | Posted in Fish | Posted on 31-03-2010


I have 3 tiger barbs.One big one medium and one small.I had four but that morning the biggest one died.So the medium and large barbs (both boys) went nose to nose and started to fight.I broke it up in hope they wont get killed.The medium tiger barb one.The big one is still alive but is injured and the winner keeps nipping him.Is their anyway to stop this because it has been three days and he is still alive but will but its head down and back off and will still get nipped. Please help me stop this.Thanks!Submited by:Chantal104

Why is my tiger Oscar only using one gill?

Posted by dodatki | Posted in Fish | Posted on 14-03-2010


I have two tiger oscars (one about 10 in and the other about 8) in a 55 gallon. I recently changed the water and it got a little colder than it should have, probably like 65 or so. they were obviously dormant for a long time and they had foggy eye which has gone away now. ever since then my big one has been the bright whitish color they turn for a majority of the day and now I notices he is only using one gill????? please help thanksSubmited by:tmill

Can i mix tiger barbs and platies with blood parrot cichlid?

Posted by dodatki | Posted in Fish | Posted on 01-03-2010

I have a few tiger barbs and a few platies in a 10 gallon tank and wanted two add 4 more small fish or 1-2 big fish.i like blood parrot cichlids but dont know if they can live with them.if they cant does anyone have any other suggestions?

i hope someone can awnser this!

By: K-man

About the Author:



What is wrong with one of my tiger barbs?

Posted by dodatki | Posted in Fish | Posted on 18-02-2010


I have 6 albino tiger barbs all in the same tank and it seems that one of them are separated from the group. I noticed that while all the others are together, that one fish seems to just swim in the same area and not joining the group. I have 6, so i don’t seem to see the problem.Submited by:Amber

What types of fish are compatible with a tiger barb?

Posted by dodatki | Posted in Fish | Posted on 29-01-2010


I have a10 gallon aquarium. I am thinking about purchasing about 5 tiger barbs and maybe a silver tipped shark or aka catfish. but i am unsure if this will work becuase i have done some research on how much bigger these tiger sharks get. So if anyone has them or know what tiger barbs are left please help!

thanks a bunch.Submited by:Taryn