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apologeticus Fingerling Posts: 27 Kudos: 28 Votes: 0 Registered: 28-Aug-2004	I just started a 5 gallon tank for my daughter. I set it up, waited 24 hours, and then put in one tiger barb. He seemed to do fine, but then a few days later I added another (to go slowly as I thought I was supposed to) and they fight a lot.]:\| One doesn't look in very good shape. What should I do? Add another to get more of a "schooling" effect, wait it out for a while and see what happens, or just not use tiger barbs in this tank altogether? Or something else?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:59
sirbooks Moderator Sociopath Posts: 3875 Kudos: 5164 Votes: 932 Registered: 26-Jul-2004	Tiger barbs are less nippy in schools of six or more. Also, you can add up to three at a time, that is still 'going slowly'. 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
Lindy Administrator Show me the Shishies! Posts: 1507 Kudos: 1350 Votes: 730 Registered: 25-Apr-2001	Tiger barbs will behave better in a large group - ie a group of 6+. Having said that though, I think a 5g tank is too small for these fish. The behavior you are seeing is 'normal' for these fish when kept in a pairs or small groups, and I think you will find that eventually there will be a loser with no fins and alot of damage done. Any chance you have room for a larger tank so you can keep these guys happy? Maybe select different fish to keep in the tank instead? Before you criticize someone walk a mile in their shoes. That way you're a mile away and you have their shoes.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:59
apologeticus Fingerling Posts: 27 Kudos: 28 Votes: 0 Registered: 28-Aug-2004	What fish would be good for a 5 gallon tank? I don't want to go the goldfish or betta route. What about rosy barbs?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:59
greenmonkey51 Fish Master Posts: 1571 Kudos: 1692 Votes: 5 Registered: 28-Jan-2004	goldfish get too big for a 5g anyways.but maybe a tro of guppies would be good all male or all female though
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:59
Lindy Administrator Show me the Shishies! Posts: 1507 Kudos: 1350 Votes: 730 Registered: 25-Apr-2001	I agree with greenmonkey, a trio of guppies would do nicely. I would get all males as they are colourful and you wont end up with loads of baby guppies to find tank space for. (females are often pregnant when bought) Any reason you dont want a betta? The tank is quite small so you are limited in what you can get. I'm not sure on the rosey barbs, i've never kept them myself. Before you criticize someone walk a mile in their shoes. That way you're a mile away and you have their shoes.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:59
Babelfish Administrator Small Fry with Ketchup Posts: 6833 Kudos: 8324 Votes: 1570 Registered: 17-Apr-2003	Rosy barbs are a big no no for a 5 gallon. Not only do they get to be 5" long but they are very active swimmers. They really do need the space of a 30 gallon (long) tank. ^_^
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:59


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