I have 3 tiger barbs.One big one medium and one small.I had four but that morning the biggest one died.So the medium and large barbs (both boys) went nose to nose and started to fight.I broke it up in hope they wont get killed.The medium tiger barb one.The big one is still alive but is injured and the winner keeps nipping him.Is their anyway to stop this because it has been three days and he is still alive but will but its head down and back off and will still get nipped. Please help me stop this.Thanks!
2007-03-26 16:38:56 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Fish
The best way to try to stop it woul dbe to add 3-4 more large tiger barbs. That may break up the fighting and keep your injured one alive. The only other option is to remove the bully or the injured fish.
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2007-03-26 16:43:54 · answer #1 · answered by magicman116 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some really good answers on here but the reality is that getting more tiger barbs will help for sure. The bully will still be the bully of the group. You might want to introduce other types of barbs as well like tin foil barbs. Also use other types of distracting fish like giant danios. Those guys never stay still so it makes the barbs take notice all the time especially during feedings.
2007-03-26 17:41:13 · answer #2 · answered by Jose R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This sounds strange but buy more, they have a pecking order and do best in schools of 5 or more. The other thing is to try some Danio's or Austraillian Rainbow fish. They are very fast moving and act as what they call a Ditter Fish. That means that Deature the fish in a differant direction from the fish that is being attacked. Hope this helps you,
2007-03-26 16:50:10 · answer #3 · answered by Grandma D 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
get at least 5 more tiger barbs. you need a school of at least 8 for them not to fight as bad. make sure your tank is big enough first, as i had some in two small a tank that were forced to jump out by other tiger barbs.
2007-03-27 03:24:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds crazy, but the answer is to add more Tiger Barbs.Probably 5 or 6,this will make the group feel more secure(They are schooling fish),and spread the aggression around to more fish(it's called "dither"). Give it a try. Good luck.-----PeeTee
2007-03-26 16:57:30 · answer #5 · answered by PeeTee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think of they are meant to be stored in colleges of 5 or six fish. that is too lots of them in an identical tank. Tiger barbs are additionally aggressive fish; they have an inclination to p.c.. on others. desire this facilitates! :)
2016-10-20 00:37:34 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try making a tank seperator out of mesh you find at the cloth store and some wooden poles that are really thin. cut a square of cloth that's slight;y bigger than the side of your tank and measure out the poles and use staples to staple them together and ur done. Hope this helps.
2007-03-26 16:45:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
They are being territorial. Re-arrange your aquarium, maybe add a few more plants - they will think they are in a brand new place and each claim their own little space.
2007-03-26 16:44:31 · answer #8 · answered by lyllyan 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
put them in a different area
2007-03-26 16:43:32 · answer #9 · answered by jerry 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋