My mom went and bought me one tiger barb and two green tiger barbs. The only tank I have is the one gallon I asked about before. How long will they survive in this tank? It's snowing here and may be a day or two before I can get to the fish store. Another thing, my tiger barb is chasing and trying to nip the green tiger barbs. Is this because he's a male and the others are females or what? (I don't know how to tell their sex.) But the tiger barb is smaller than the other two. :huh: Could someone please help!
3 tiger barbs in one gallon tank?
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I could be wrong because I am also new to this hobby, but you most likly will be OK if the water is good, there is some air in the water, AND you are going to move them to a larger tank ASAP.
Problem with moving them ASAP will of course be the fact that a new tank wont be cycled. I'm almost 100% sure someone with better knowledge will reply in short time, so don't panic yet!
Problem with moving them ASAP will of course be the fact that a new tank wont be cycled. I'm almost 100% sure someone with better knowledge will reply in short time, so don't panic yet!
got a bucket?
sorry that was a joke
is your 1 gallon tank heated?
it sounds like you're stuck for the moment- barbs are nippy especially with out much swimming room.
you have to get to the store as quick as you can you can get a 10 gallon set up with heater and filter for around $30 sometimes less if you decide to go this route read up on cycleing and tiger barbs eventuall you could add 1 more and have a very active enjoyable tank
if you can't get a new tank for them you'll need to return or axchange them.
until you can get to the store and do one of these things don't feed them- they can go a week w/o food and then they won't be poluting thier own water quite as badly.
you should change the water 2 times a day until then to be on the safe side
empty the water until there's just enough for the fish to be up right and them add water that you have conditioned and is within a couple degrees of the water that they're in
the water should be between 68 and 79 degrees farenheight
good luck!
sorry that was a joke
is your 1 gallon tank heated?
it sounds like you're stuck for the moment- barbs are nippy especially with out much swimming room.
you have to get to the store as quick as you can you can get a 10 gallon set up with heater and filter for around $30 sometimes less if you decide to go this route read up on cycleing and tiger barbs eventuall you could add 1 more and have a very active enjoyable tank
if you can't get a new tank for them you'll need to return or axchange them.
until you can get to the store and do one of these things don't feed them- they can go a week w/o food and then they won't be poluting thier own water quite as badly.
you should change the water 2 times a day until then to be on the safe side
empty the water until there's just enough for the fish to be up right and them add water that you have conditioned and is within a couple degrees of the water that they're in
the water should be between 68 and 79 degrees farenheight
good luck!
Barbs are quick, darting swimmers and won't last long in that tank at all. They are far too aggressive to overstock.
Again, appreciative of the situation you need to move those fish ASAP. I would even recommend having someone with open tank space (if you know anyone) hold them while you cycle your new tank.
Again, appreciative of the situation you need to move those fish ASAP. I would even recommend having someone with open tank space (if you know anyone) hold them while you cycle your new tank.
They're all tiger barbs, regardless of color, and he is nipping the others just because he can. Tigers can be viscious little so and sos and need to be in very large schools to quell their aggression. They also need a 30g tank, but I think you know that 
Just make sure the water quality is fine for now and hope for the best. You've no way of separating them or taking them back to the store right now, so there is really nothing you can do about it until you can.
Roan
Just make sure the water quality is fine for now and hope for the best. You've no way of separating them or taking them back to the store right now, so there is really nothing you can do about it until you can.
Roan
Ok, my tank is heated and has a pump. When the snow goes away, I am at least getting a 20 gallon tank. Will this be big enough for my 3 tiger barbs, and maybe add 3 more? Or do I need 30 or bigger? This is my new hobby and I'm taking it seriously! I absolutely love my betta that I've had for almost 3 years. Thank you so much for the quick responses!
If you have the space, I would get a 30 long for tiger barbs. They are pretty active and, from what I've read, a school of 10 is best.Mrs. Burns said:
If you have to get a 20, get a 20 long and not a 20 high. They don't need the height and cut back the school to six. They can get pretty big.
Roan