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	Tiger Barbs
cols Hobbyist Posts: 129 Kudos: 91 Votes: 1 Registered: 03-May-2004	just set up a new 38 gallon tank and after running tests on my water found out its got a ph of 7-8 (hopefully low 7's once i set up my peat) and hardness of 16 (possibly a bit lower) would tiger barbs be ok? if not , what would? cheers.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:59
sirbooks Moderator Sociopath Posts: 3875 Kudos: 5164 Votes: 932 Registered: 26-Jul-2004	Tiger barbs will do just fine in the pH and dH you mention. You have room to spare in case conditions don't work out as they should.]:\| Good luck with the tigers! And when he gets to Heaven, to Saint Peter he will tell: "One more Marine reporting, Sir! I've served my time in Hell."
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:59
cols Hobbyist Posts: 129 Kudos: 91 Votes: 1 Registered: 03-May-2004	thats great news how many do you think would fit? could do with a bottom feeder/algea eating machine aswell as this tanks guna get alot of sun
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:59
sirbooks Moderator Sociopath Posts: 3875 Kudos: 5164 Votes: 932 Registered: 26-Jul-2004	You could probably fit around 45 tigers in your tank! ...but it might not be a good idea. As to an algae eater, you should put in a school of 5-6 otocinclus. They are small, but have big appetites. You won't have any algae problems with them. And when he gets to Heaven, to Saint Peter he will tell: "One more Marine reporting, Sir! I've served my time in Hell."
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:59
cols Hobbyist Posts: 129 Kudos: 91 Votes: 1 Registered: 03-May-2004	45 would be so expensive at my lfs they do buy 5 get one free, maybe i could buy 25 and get another 5 free, leaving me with 30 is it best to intruduce them at the same time or in groups? will ottos be ok with my water?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:59
sirbooks Moderator Sociopath Posts: 3875 Kudos: 5164 Votes: 932 Registered: 26-Jul-2004	Introduce them in groups, to allow the tank to cycle and get used to all the fish. The ottos will do o.k. in your water, maybe soften it a bit. Ottos are delicate for the first month or so, be very careful with them, make sure you change the water weekly, etc. And when he gets to Heaven, to Saint Peter he will tell: "One more Marine reporting, Sir! I've served my time in Hell."
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:59
cols Hobbyist Posts: 129 Kudos: 91 Votes: 1 Registered: 03-May-2004	Well i set up the tank two days ago, when woul dbe the best time to start adding the tiger barbs? i havent used any chemicals except plant foods
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:59
sirbooks Moderator Sociopath Posts: 3875 Kudos: 5164 Votes: 932 Registered: 26-Jul-2004	You should test your tank for ammonia, nitrItes, and nitrAtes. When ammonia and nitrItes are zero, then you should add the fish. It can take up to 2 weeks, but usually doesn't. And when he gets to Heaven, to Saint Peter he will tell: "One more Marine reporting, Sir! I've served my time in Hell."
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:59
cols Hobbyist Posts: 129 Kudos: 91 Votes: 1 Registered: 03-May-2004	how many should i put in? 30 does seems a rather large amount
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:59
sirbooks Moderator Sociopath Posts: 3875 Kudos: 5164 Votes: 932 Registered: 26-Jul-2004	Really it is up to you. I would just have a group of 10 or so, and put some other fish in. And when he gets to Heaven, to Saint Peter he will tell: "One more Marine reporting, Sir! I've served my time in Hell."
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:59


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