I already have my 10 gallon aquarium set up and ready to go. tomorrow i am getting 4 new tiger burgs(or burb? not sure!) how can you tell if they are male or female and when can you get them to breed and how can I get them to want to breed?!
2006-09-04 11:09:47 · 2 answers · asked by ♥chica♥ 2 in Pets ➔ Fish
I hope you have a filter and a heater for your tank. Tiger barbs are tropical fish and need a temp of 72-78 degrees. If you plan to spawn them later, you will need some bushy leafy plants for them to lay their eggs in.
You must cycle the tank in before adding a lot of fish. Only 2-3 fish for the first 2-3 weeks. This allows the beneficial bacteria to grow and build up to help with the nitrogen cycle.
Go to "About.com" and follow their links to setting up and maintaining a freshwater aquarium. They have a lot of good info there.
2006-09-04 13:42:45 · answer #1 · answered by 8 In the corner 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tiger barbs are egg layers so they probally wont breed for you, you really cant tell if they are male or female from looking at them. i would recomend getting either 3 or 5, not 4 they do better in odd numbers, but remember they get 3 inches a piece so you really dont want more fish in there is youre going to get them, the tank is to small for it
2006-09-04 11:32:37 · answer #2 · answered by Taldeara 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋