Playmates for my barbs?

Question

I bought a Red Glass Barb today. Unfortunately, I didn't get him any playmates and he seems distressed. How soon could I buy hime some friends? I'm thinking one or two more might make him happier, but I've read that you should wait over a week to add in more fish after adding some in.

Answer 1

Adding a few more would be a good idea assuming you have room in the tank. Barbs do prefer to live in groups and as many as 6 wouldn't be a bad idea at all.

As long as you do a few small water changes over the next few days, the extra additions won't be a problem at all.

MM

Answer 2

If you want playmates go to playboy. If you want tank mates for your Barb then you should get more ASAP. If your tank has been completely cycled then I would get 4 more if the tank can hold it. If it is 10 gallons or bigger then it can handle 4 more. If your tank is brand new it will need 6 to 8 weeks to cycle.

Sorry about the playmate comment, I couldn't resist.

Answer 3

hey you! i've never had barbs before, so i am certainly no expert. but, from what i've been told - just make sure that (whatever you get), do NOT get a fish with a long, flowy tail. barbs tend to be fin-nippers. so, yeah, other barbs would be nice.

also, if your tank has been recently set up, i would think that I would definately wait the week so the bacteria can take care of that ammonia. however, if it has been established - i don't think one (possibly two) more would hurt.

Answer 4

Get him 2-3 more immediately. Barbs are social and will get sick if not kept with their own species.

Nosoop4u

Answer 5

well go here: Chart of compatable fish...
http://www.liveaquaria.com/general/fwcompatibility_chart.cfm


Barbs are schooling fish so it would be great if you have about five or more

but all that depends on tank size there is a rule one inch per gallon but you have to use there adult size!!!!

Answer 6

Oh wait - this has nothing to do with the Playmates I was thinking of.....

Doh!