I have a single male in my tank and some people think it will destroy my fish in my tank.What do you think???
2006-12-11 16:08:37 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Fish
Cherry barbs aren't aggressive in the least. They are completely innofensive and docile.
In fact, we are beginning to question whether they are really barbs at all.
They don't school per se, but they do appreciate having other cherry barbs around (safety in numbers!) so consider getting a few more. They may also develop a deeper colouration if they are interacting with other cherry barbs.
2006-12-12 02:21:50 · answer #1 · answered by Zoe 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Barbs are aggressive in general, but Cherry Barbs are one of the exceptions. You were probably told they'd destroy your fish because all they really heard was 'barb'.
As mentioned they aren't schooling fish the way most barbs are, but they do best in pairs, and by having a pair they can keep each other company, as a lone specimen would stand more of a chance of having nothing better to do but pick on other fish (and even still, they tend not to).
2006-12-12 08:25:33 · answer #2 · answered by Ghapy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cherry barbs are actually far more peaceful than other barbs. I've read in several places as well that they don't like to school, so it's probably okay that you only have one (whereas it wouldn't be with other barbs, which do become increasingly aggressive if kept alone.) They are however much more shy and you need to be sure you have lots of plants and rocks in your tank so your cherry can hide when he feels threatened or insecure.
2006-12-12 01:25:38 · answer #3 · answered by ceci9293 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like it to me
2006-12-12 00:10:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
.your good.
2006-12-19 12:13:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋