Need info on tiger barbs(the tropical fish)

Question

i need the temperature that they would need and any other information about them would be helpful thankyou...by the way they are from wal mart and i want to know how long they will live.

Answer 1

They are tropical so the best range of temperature is 78-84 F. They like a pH that measures from 6.8-7.5. They form loose schools that are composed of 6+ individuals so buy the number of them accordingly. These have a reputation for being notorious fin nippers, so the best rule is a species tank or other barbs. They would grow to 3 inches so give them a tank that's at least 20 gallons. Plants and lighting is not much of a concern, though they like the security from plants, live or plastic. Give them an omnivorous diet, occasionally fed with tubifex, brine shrimp or blood worms. They are active, beautiful fish with some attitude problems, but really great to look at. Good luck and happy fishkeeping

Answer 2

Heater, Filter, Tank, Flake food, Bloodworms (treat), and about 78 degrees is good. They are best in groups of 3-5. 5 is a good number and usually need a minimum tank of 20 gallons.  They are Semi-Agrressive...but I have not had any issues with them at all.

I had mine in a 29 Gallon when I got em...and they did great.  They can be fin nippers, so avoid long finned fish with these guys.  They are fun to watch, usually staying in their group...and they can get usually bout 3 inches or so.

What else you need to know?

Mine school with 6 Blackskirt Tetra and they all are usually in a pack together...with a couple going about on their own every now and again.  I have an assortment of fish in a 55 Gallon tank...with them.  And they all get along fine.  Watch any little fish with long fins...they might nip at em.

As far as life...it depends on how well they are taken care of...have seen anywhere from 5-7 years on documentation.  But ya never really know.

Best of Luck!

Answer 3

well tempeter of the room is a lot of it so check that out first