What barbs do i get?

[JacobThomson]

I'm planning my next trip to my LFS in 2 weeks or so. I want some barbs however there are so many out there to choose from!
I like the - Cherry Barb, Rosy Barb, Green tiger Barb, Tiger barb
I want something with colour, preferably red or orange! Does anyone have any barb and what do you recommend? Attach some pics of what you have. Thanks!

 

[bettaowner]

How big is the tank?

 

[JacobThomson]

How big is the tank?

21gallons

 

[bettaowner]

I would go with the cherry barbs

 

[Shoots2002]

I love hexa barb they are soo active and schooling fish and not aggressive as tiger barb

 

[JacobThomson]

I love hexa barb they are soo active and schooling fish and not aggressive as tiger barb

Do you have them?

 

[JacobThomson]

I would go with the cherry barbs

Thanks. Do you have them?

 

[jcolon]

I'm planning my next trip to my LFS in 2 weeks or so. I want some barbs however there are so many out there to choose from!
I like the - Cherry Barb, Rosy Barb, Green tiger Barb, Tiger barb
I want something with colour, preferably red or orange! Does anyone have any barb and what do you recommend? Attach some pics of what you have. Thanks!

A 21 gal will somewhat limit you to the smaller species of Barbs.

1. Cherry Barbs
2. Gold Barbs
3. Checkered Barbs.

The above get to about 2 inches max, but are not as aggressive as TigerBarbs.
You'd get a combo of Yellow, Red, Orange and Silver.

 

[JacobThomson]

A 21 gal will somewhat limit you to the smaller species of Barbs.

1. Cherry Barbs
2. Gold Barbs
3. Checkered Barbs.

The above get to about 2 inches max, but are not as aggressive as TigerBarbs.
You'd get a combo of Yellow, Red, Orange and Silver.

Thanks! Do you own any of these?

 

[Newkeeperotis]

I would suggest cherry barbs they have beautiful colours and are very active I have 5 of them in my community tank

 

[vespasianus]

So you guys think tiger barbs in a 20 is a no-no? I've had other people tell me as long as I have no odd numbers I should be good with 4.

 

[jcolon]

Check my signature... I have those 3 plus a few other barbs.
At the 29 gal level is when you can start looking at a few tigerbarbs and or Odessa's.
Beyond that you get into the 40gal and up in size considering size and energy level.

 

[vespasianus]

Guess I'll have to plan my 20 stocking again. Thanks for the info.

 

[BLUElobster99]

Checkered barbs are a personal favorite


But if you can find/afforded African banded barbs


They are an excellent choice (for 5 bucks a pop)

 

[Shoots2002]

Thanks. Do you have them?

Ya i have a dozen....

 

[Newkeeperotis]

Cherry barbs are ace I have 5

 

[bettaowner]

I've kept some cherry barbs before and they are great. I've also kept rosy barbs and they were not my favorites.

 

[JacobThomson]

I would suggest cherry barbs they have beautiful colours and are very active I have 5 of them in my community tank

Thanks! Any pics?

 

[JacobThomson]

Checkered barbs are a personal favorite

But if you can find/afforded African banded barbs

They are an excellent choice (for 5 bucks a pop)

Own any?

 

[Newkeeperotis]

I am at the pub so no pictures at the moment but i can post some later there brilliant little fish