Tiger Barb
Tiger Barb
Can they live together?
Tiger Barb and Freshwater Angelfish compatibility
Compare their preferred water conditions and basic behavior.
Freshwater Angelfish
Freshwater Angelfish
Not recommended
The shared temperature range (26–26°C) is narrow, so keep it stable.
- Species-specific care guidance does not recommend this combination.
Checked for 7 Tiger Barb and 1 Freshwater Angelfish in a 200 L aquarium.
Shared environment
Recommended temperature
26 ~ 26°C
Recommended pH
6.3 ~ 7.4
Suggested group sizes
Tiger Barb: at least 7
Freshwater Angelfish: at least 1
Together they need at least 200 L and about 100 cm of length.
Check that your aquarium is large enough for both species.
Side by side
| Item | Tiger Barb | Freshwater Angelfish |
|---|---|---|
| Average adult size | about 6 cm (small) | about 15 cm (large) |
| Recommended temperature | 22~26°C | 26~29°C |
| Recommended pH | 6.0~7.5 | 6.3~7.4 |
| Water hardness | Medium hardness | Medium hardness |
| Minimum aquarium | 72 L, about 80 cm long | 200 L, about 100 cm long |
| Group size | at least 7 | single is fine |
| Temperament | Semi-aggressive | Territorial |
| Social behavior | Shoaling fish | Best kept as a pair |
| Swimming zone | middle | middle |
| Activity level | High | Moderate |
| Waste level | Moderate | High |
| With shrimp | adults not recommended, babies not recommended | adults not recommended, babies not recommended |
| Beginner level | 3/5 | 3/5 |
타이거 바브와 엔젤피시 합사에 필요한 용품
- 외부 여과기 쿠팡에서 보기최소 200L 이상의 큰 어항에 맞는 여과기예요.
- 수족관 히터 쿠팡에서 보기공통 수온 26~26°C를 유지할 때 필요해요.
- 어항 수질 테스트기 쿠팡에서 보기공통 pH 6.3~7.4를 확인할 때 써요.
- 열대어 사료 쿠팡에서 보기타이거 바브에게 주는 일반 열대어 사료예요.
- 시클리드 사료 쿠팡에서 보기시클리드 전용 사료예요.
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Frequently asked questions
Can Tiger Barb and Freshwater Angelfish live together?
Planner result: Not recommended. The shared temperature range (26–26°C) is narrow, so keep it stable. Species-specific care guidance does not recommend this combination.
What water conditions suit both Tiger Barb and Freshwater Angelfish?
Keep the water at 26~26°C and pH 6.3~7.4, where both planner ranges overlap. Tiger Barb prefers medium hardness and Freshwater Angelfish prefers medium hardness.
How big should an aquarium for Tiger Barb and Freshwater Angelfish be?
At least 200 L and about 100 cm long, the larger of the two minimums (Tiger Barb: 72 L, Freshwater Angelfish: 200 L). Group sizes add to the bioload, so bigger is safer.
How many Tiger Barb and Freshwater Angelfish should I keep?
Tiger Barb: at least 7 (shoaling fish). Freshwater Angelfish: can be kept singly (best kept as a pair).
Do Tiger Barb and Freshwater Angelfish have similar temperaments?
Tiger Barb is semi-aggressive and swims in the middle; Freshwater Angelfish is territorial and swims in the middle. Activity: high vs moderate.
Sources & review
Each species' values are cross-checked against the references below and normalized into the planner's own ranges; the verdict comes from the planner's published rules. No text or images are copied.
Tiger Barb
- Seriously Fish care reference
- Aquarium Co-Op practical reference
- GBIF taxonomy search
- Seriously Fish care reference (search)
- Aquarium Co-Op practical reference (search)
Freshwater Angelfish
This is a guide. Individual behavior and aquarium conditions can change the outcome.