Tank Advice

[reiben]

Hey...
Just bought a 26 gallon flatback hexagon tank last week. I cycled it and everything and today I bought 5 tiger barbs. I know that they are semi aggresive and are fin biters so I am going to stay with fish in the same category(ex: semi- agressive). Any other suggestions for fish?
thanks

 

[ryan]

Theres quite a few possibilities, I'd look for some bottom or surface dwelling species so all the water levels are occupied. You can check out the Fish Index for some ideas. Personally a group of Corydoras or a small species of catfish would be my choice.

 

[SilverDollar_03]

i would get a small school (3-5) of any corydoras type. also, for top dwelling fish i would get some marbled or silver hatchetfish. they are small, and always stay at the top. they only grow to like 2 inches, so you could get 5-7 (they like to school). for the hatchetfish though, make sure you have a good lid and always keep the tank covered, because they will jump out and die!

 

[David]

I'd avoid any fish other than barbs that occupy the same level as the tigers, especially ones with long fins. I agree with the previous posters that cories and hatchets, or maybe danios would be great.