Tiger Barbs Mating????

[Cdepriest6009]

Ok so I have a small school of Tiger Barbs(3) and the two larger of the three are starting to go nose to nose and spin around and I have never seen them act this way. I have also noticed that one is more or less protecting the other from the other fish in the tank.

I was just wonder if I may have a pair of tigers trying to mate and if they are then do they lay eggs or are they live bearing fish?

Just was wondering about it any advice would be nice thanks in advance.

 

[Darwin]

found this link. its not the best but gives ya a little info on breeding

Tiger barb, Puntius tetrazona Profile, with care, maintenance requirements and breeding information for your tropical fish

 

[HN1]

Sounds like two males are blustering for dominance. Tiger barbs are very "bickery" fish. Adding to the school (stocking level permitting) is your best bet. Their aggression can take out weaker fish if not adequately spread out with a proper schoal.

 

[Tim Wheatley]

If it looks like this, then yes, HN1 is right:
YouTube - Tiger Barbs Fighting