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ctt33 Enthusiast Posts: 154 Kudos: 148 Votes: 0 Registered: 14-May-2004	I am looking to get another tank and don't have a ton of room. I only have about 36" of space were I want to put it so I am thinking 30 gallon long or maybe a 38 gallon. Would a 30 long be big enough for a firemouth and 6-8 tiger barbs. Is this enough room and are they compatable. Any thoughts would be great thanks.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:52
labrakitty Fish Addict Posts: 740 Kudos: 435 Votes: 9 Registered: 12-Nov-2004	You could easily put the tiger barbs in there, probably the Firemouth, not quite sure though about the firemouth.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:52
Alex Fish Addict 510 Posts: 721 Registered: 03-Oct-2004	you could put both in there but the tiger barbs will be lunch . how about 38gal 2 firemouths 1 raphael cat 1 Bn 1 african butterfly fish 1 red tail black shark Its overstocked but manageable with weekly water changes congrats on the new tank Mr Moosegills ''All the clown fish and yellow tangs in the world cant save you now!''
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:52
Fallout Moderator Communications Specialist Posts: 6416 Kudos: 4053 Votes: 742 Registered: 29-Jul-2000	a 40gal breeder tank would fit there, providing you have 18" of space to accomodate width. Also, a 45 gallon tank would fit in there as well, but you wouldn't be able to stock is as much. I think the firemouth and barbs would be fine, firemouths are pretty timid as far as cichlids go. You could always just ditch the 'mouth and go all barbs
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:52
asaint Small Fry Posts: 8 Kudos: 12 Votes: 0 Registered: 14-Apr-2005	I would hesitate on mixing the firemouth and barbs. Either go with a cichlid tank or with a peaceful community tank. Best of luck, Asaint
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:52
jasonpisani Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 5553 Kudos: 7215 Votes: 1024 Registered: 24-Feb-2003	I would go for an all Barb tank & it will be full of movement, non stop. http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/s8xi5heh/my_photos http://www.deathbydyeing.org/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/corydoras/ Member of the Malta Aquarist Society - 1970. http://www.maltaaquarist.com
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:52
ctt33 Enthusiast Posts: 154 Kudos: 148 Votes: 0 Registered: 14-May-2004	Thanks for all the comments everyone. I may ditch the firemouth idea. I heard that they would do fine with barbs but if I keep it out that means more fish. If I can squeeze a 36-40 gallon tank in what do you think of this all barb tank. 8- tiger barbs 6- albino tigers 6- rosey or black ruby barbs And with this many barbs would they harm a small group of ottos(algea control).
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:52


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