Tank mates

[LemmiWinks]

I have a 29 gallon tank and my plan is to get 1 firemouth and 8-10 tiger barbs. would this be ok?? the lady at the lfs suggested i get 2 firemouths.

 

[Bubble_B0y]

I would suggest 6-7 tiger barbs.

They are very active and needs lots of swimming space.
8-10 would be too many for that size tank.

 

[LemmiWinks]

I would suggest 6-7 tiger barbs.

They are very active and needs lots of swimming space.
8-10 would be too many for that size tank.

ok, think i should get 1 or 2 firemouths?

 

[Bubble_B0y]

firemouths are best in pairs. So two should be fine.
Just make sure there are several caves and hiding places.

 

[bruinsbro1997]

If you wanted a pair 29 gallons is the absolute minimum IMO. No other fish can go in there because they will be highly territorial and aggressive.

 

[severum mama]

I'd keep one firemouth and 8-10 barbs. I disagree that they do better in pairs, and in this situation I believe keeping a pair would only complicate matters. You won't want to deal with the aggression from a pair if they decide to spawn.

 

[Jason7894561230]

Keeping them apart definitly is better espeically if you want other fish in there. So 8 - 10 barbs would work well