2007-05-29 09:46:35 · 6 answers · asked by tkerbag 4 in Pets ➔ Fish
Yes this is normal behaviour for this type of fish however, they are usually best kept in shoals of 6 or more to minimize the damage they inflict on each other and or other fish.
Its a means of social pecking order, and when they're kept in too smaller shoals it cause them to persue other fish instead.
2007-05-29 09:49:25 · answer #1 · answered by andyjh_uk 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a very common occurance when tiger barbs are kept in pairs or small groups. Tiger barbs should be kept in schools of at least 6 to prevent this behavior. Also when you begin adding more fish kept as only a pair your barbs will likely become very nippy toward the other fish. This problem is also generally eliminated by having a school of at least 6
2016-05-21 00:53:25 · answer #2 · answered by mara 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tiger barbs are community fish so I wouldn't be surprised if the "chasing" you describe is actually just them schooling. You should keep them well fed so they don't nip each others' fins... and the one jumping might be looking for food! Good luck.
2007-05-29 09:48:44 · answer #3 · answered by squishie bug 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep, totally normal under the circumstances as others have explained. I would suggest you take the picked on barb out of the tank and trade him in at the pet shop. While you are there get 3 more about the same size as yours to add back to the tank. That should solve the problem.
MM
2007-05-29 10:05:25 · answer #4 · answered by magicman116 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You should have at least 6 of them as they are a schooling fish, And about ur oscar questions that thank isnt a 20 gallon its only a 10
2007-05-29 09:52:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
this is normal if they are younger. Don't be that alarmed.
2007-05-29 09:49:58 · answer #6 · answered by Tiffany32394 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋