Bala's And Tigers?

[Fish_Dude619]

Right now I have 2 Bala Sharks, and a Silver Dollor.......

I was wondering if it would be ok to add in about 6 Tiger Barbs?

I heard the Tiger Barbs can be fin nippers to bigger fish that have fancy fins, like Gouramis, and Anglefish.

Would they nip at my Bala Shark??? I dont want them to nip at them.......

The Silver Dollor should be ok, since it doesn't really have large fins.

Has anyone had any experiences with these fish???

Thanks.

 

[Cavafish]

I have both bala's and tiger barbs (see sig).

My advice would be to keep at least 6 or more tiger barbs. We bought all 10 of ours at once but if your tank wont take this bio loading then get them a few at a time but do get plenty.


They have NEVER given any trouble to any other fish in my tank.

 

[digital_run]

Like cavafish said....tigers do much better in groups...but even then i dont think that a SD and a bala would be bugged that much by tigers....i have 7 and theres not a hint of agression towards other fish....6-7 and u should be ok

 

[Ahmad]

I aggree with cavafish!

I never Had Problems with mine and I have angelfish, gouramis and Bala sharks!!

I would get atleast 6 aswell! so they can be happy and not bother the rest of the fish. (I have 17 barbs and they look stunning when they school).

I added all of mine at the same time since I have alot of bio-load...but usually you would want to add 2 at a time.