Tiger Barb
Tiger Barb
Can they live together?
Compare their preferred water conditions and basic behavior.
Tiger Barb
Threadfin Rainbowfish
Species-specific care guidance does not recommend this combination.
Checked for 7 Tiger Barb and 6 Threadfin Rainbowfish in a 72 L aquarium.
Recommended temperature
24 ~ 26°C
Recommended pH
6.0 ~ 7.5
Tiger Barb: at least 7
Threadfin Rainbowfish: at least 6
Together they need at least 72 L and about 80 cm of length.
Check that your aquarium is large enough for both species.
| Item | Tiger Barb | Threadfin Rainbowfish |
|---|---|---|
| Average adult size | about 6 cm (small) | about 4 cm (small) |
| Recommended temperature | 22~26°C | 24~28°C |
| Recommended pH | 6.0~7.5 | 6.0~7.5 |
| Water hardness | Medium hardness | Medium hardness |
| Minimum aquarium | 72 L, about 80 cm long | 54 L, about 60 cm long |
| Group size | at least 7 | at least 6 |
| Temperament | Semi-aggressive | Gentle |
| Social behavior | Shoaling fish | Shoaling fish |
| Swimming zone | middle | upper & middle |
| Activity level | High | Moderate |
| Waste level | Moderate | Low |
| With shrimp | adults not recommended, babies not recommended | adults usually fine, babies not recommended |
| Beginner level | 3/5 | 3/5 |
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Planner result: Not recommended. Species-specific care guidance does not recommend this combination. The aquarium may feel crowded; keep an eye on filtration and water changes.
Keep the water at 24~26°C and pH 6.0~7.5, where both planner ranges overlap. Tiger Barb prefers medium hardness and Threadfin Rainbowfish prefers medium hardness.
At least 72 L and about 80 cm long, the larger of the two minimums (Tiger Barb: 72 L, Threadfin Rainbowfish: 54 L). Group sizes add to the bioload, so bigger is safer.
Tiger Barb: at least 7 (shoaling fish). Threadfin Rainbowfish: at least 6 (shoaling fish).
Tiger Barb is semi-aggressive and swims in the middle; Threadfin Rainbowfish is gentle and swims in the upper & middle. Activity: high vs moderate.
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.
This is a guide. Individual behavior and aquarium conditions can change the outcome.