Overstocking?

[Randomflutterby]

Hi all.

Recently acquired a new 29 Gallon tank that includes 7 tiger barbs and a bristlenose pleco

 

My question is, would adding my other 6 tiger barbs I already have to it be too many for the tank?  It would mean 13 tiger barbs, and a bristlenose pleco.

 

Thanks! 

[DiscusLover]

On 9/22/2022 at 9:30 AM, Randomflutterby said:

Hi all.

Recently acquired a new 29 Gallon tank that includes 7 tiger barbs and a bristlenose pleco

 

My question is, would adding my other 6 tiger barbs I already have to it be too many for the tank?  It would mean 13 tiger barbs, and a bristlenose pleco.

 

Thanks! 

It should be fine for now when they are smaller but remember that they prefer long tanks rather then tall.

[meadeam]

Bio-load should be good with adequate filtration, just keep up with the water changes.  It sounds like you've kept barbs before?  I never have, but they are on my list.  I plan to put them in a 33 long or even a a 55.  I have a vacant 29 currently, but I don't think it is ideal for them.

[Randomflutterby]

I have 6 of them in a 36 gallon bow front. I might just stick the news ones in there instead, but the esthetic is better for other fish I have so I was debating with myself lol. The length is about the same though, so I'm not sure it matters what tank I put the barbs in. They're so much fun to watch!