Tiger Barb Shoal Question

[rrkss]

Do they school when you stick your hand in the tank? If so, maybe you need another larger fish to keep them in formation. When you figure out what fish that is, let me know because I've been looking for the answer to that question for about 3 weeks. :joke:

All my fish seem to stay in their groups regardless if I am working on the tank or not. My Tigers are fearless and will nip my hand when I stick it in the tank even with the large gravel vacuum. Maybe its the Rainbow Shark that keeps them together. I don't know. The tank is quite densely planted but the tigers like the top area of the tank where their is more swimming space. The Rosies prefer the middle and bottom area where they might feel safer and the gold barbs prefer the middle areas. The cherries like all areas of the tank predominantly the top and the shark is a bottom dwellor. I have not had any problems with maintaining schools.

 

[Drekkyk]

Very interesting. I may try a rainbow shark then. I'm looking to stock my 110 with mostly barbs, but am looking for an additional species. I have 10 so far and they are interesting to watch. My tank is not decorated as nice as I would have liked. I prefer fake plants, and they all are only 15" or less. The bottom half of myttank looks good, but there is a lot of open space up top. Of course the barbs use it all!

Any Ideas as to how many barbs I can house in a 110? I would like a clean up crew.