kcochran Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 I am loving these Tiger Barbs! I haven't kept any since around 1993 and I don't remember them being this vibrant. Currently my favorite fish I have right now. They have quite the personality! 11 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AquaHobbyist123 Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 Good For You! I hope to keep this fish someday myself in a species-only setup. They certainly do look nice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biotope Biologist Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 Barbs get a bad rep but they are quite a fun fish in any tank. Their colors really pop against planted backgrounds! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSwissAquarist Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 On 11/11/2022 at 2:01 PM, kcochran said: I am loving these Tiger Barbs! I haven't kept any since around 1993 and I don't remember them being this vibrant. Currently my favorite fish I have right now. They have quite the personality! I’ve kept and bred them, but really want to keep them again! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcochran Posted November 11, 2022 Author Share Posted November 11, 2022 On 11/11/2022 at 7:48 AM, AquaHobbyist123 said: Good For You! I hope to keep this fish someday myself in a species-only setup. They certainly do look nice. Thank you. I am really pleased with how they look. On 11/11/2022 at 9:43 AM, Biotope Biologist said: Barbs get a bad rep but they are quite a fun fish in any tank. Their colors really pop against planted backgrounds! They are full of energy and always exploring! The orange really shows up well against the greenery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick_G Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 (edited) They look great! They’re one of those freshwater fish that really pop, even from across the room. Good choice have Cherry barbs as tank mates, that’s a great combo. Edited November 11, 2022 by Patrick_G 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcochran Posted November 11, 2022 Author Share Posted November 11, 2022 On 11/11/2022 at 11:18 AM, Patrick_G said: They look great! They’re one of those freshwater fish that really pop, even from across the room. Good choice have Cherry barbs as tank mates, that’s a great combo. Thank you! I agree, they definitely get a lot of attention from people that aren't in the hobby. I like the cherry barbs, but I'm not having a lot of luck with them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PineSong Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 I’m jealous! I would love to have some one day. I like the green ones as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nabokovfan87 Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 On 11/11/2022 at 5:01 AM, kcochran said: I am loving these Tiger Barbs! I haven't kept any since around 1993 and I don't remember them being this vibrant. Currently my favorite fish I have right now. They have quite the personality! A barb pond is literally one of the things I wish I could share with people. They are the worlds most fun fish at times. They are really nice, I'm so glad you're enjoying them! Mix up some varieties or check out newer versions to see which one you like! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcochran Posted November 14, 2022 Author Share Posted November 14, 2022 On 11/11/2022 at 6:53 PM, PineSong said: I’m jealous! I would love to have some one day. I like the green ones as well. They all seem like they have big personalities. On 11/11/2022 at 7:11 PM, nabokovfan87 said: A barb pond is literally one of the things I wish I could share with people. They are the worlds most fun fish at times. They are really nice, I'm so glad you're enjoying them! Mix up some varieties or check out newer versions to see which one you like! Thank you. They really are. I wish more people enjoyed them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly S Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 Thanks for posting this! I'm considering getting a school of tiger barbs for my 40b. I think you may have convinced me. 🙂 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levi_Aquatics Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 I had a group of green tiger barbs a few years ago and they really do have a great personality and good looks! It's great to hear you are enjoying them so much! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet Fish O Mine Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 Do Tiger barbs constantly chase/bicker and nip each other? This was my concern about getting them, because watching that would not be relaxing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winstons_estate Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 I love tiger barbs! I havnt kept any in years though. wish i had a spare tank just for them they are little bullies lol. A huge school of tiger barbs is a beautiful sight 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lennie Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 On 1/13/2023 at 8:42 PM, Sweet Fish O Mine said: Do Tiger barbs constantly chase/bicker and nip each other? This was my concern about getting them, because watching that would not be relaxing. I haven't kept them before but as far as I know, the larger the tank, the bigger the group size the less aggressive behavior and potential dmg there will be. They do worse and tend to become more agressive in smaller groups and small tanks. Works similar to cichlids I believe? They definitely look great. That is for sure 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levi_Aquatics Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 On 1/13/2023 at 12:42 PM, Sweet Fish O Mine said: Do Tiger barbs constantly chase/bicker and nip each other? This was my concern about getting them, because watching that would not be relaxing. In my experience there’s always a bit of squabbling, but not excessive fin nipping or anything stressful/concerning to watch. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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