if yes, is 3 ok? thanks in advance
2007-03-07 05:32:40 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Fish
Black ruby barbs are not very nippy, so a small school is fine; 3 would be the minimum, go with 4 or 5 if you can, just so they feel comfortable.
2007-03-07 05:41:49 · answer #1 · answered by Zoe 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
All fish are happier in schools. It is the best way to observe their personalities.
5 to a school is the best, but 3 in a school is also fine. It has been said that in schools the fishes colors seem to be more colorful, than if you only had one.
Ruby barbs can grow over 5 inches and can be very dominant towards other fish.
2007-03-07 14:03:48 · answer #2 · answered by sonicachic311 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Barbs are nasty little fish, and should be kept in schools. 3 should be fine, but you might be better with 4 or 5 (the 2 might attack the one, ect ect.)
But If you've already gotten the fish together, they should be alright. As long as the tanks big enough.
2007-03-07 13:36:28 · answer #3 · answered by adams_softy2010 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yes, that should be fine. Black rubies aren't nearly as bad about fin nipping and tigers
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2007-03-07 14:17:04 · answer #4 · answered by magicman116 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋