Angelfish And Tiger Barbs?

[ThatPlantedTank]

Can I keep them together in a 30 gallon high planted tank I have 1 rainbow shark 1 Cory cat and 4 tiger barb's.

 

[Luananeko]

Is this the permanent home for these fish or are you upgrading to a larger tank once they mature? 30g is pretty small for both a full grown angel and a full grown rainbow shark (both get 6+ inches and are territorial), even before you consider the cory (which needs a school) and tiger barbs (very nippy in schools that don't have at least 10).

 

[Tetra1990]

No. The barbs, no matter what school size, will shred the angelfish fins.

 

[Scottyhorse]

First off, tiger barbs need to be in schools of 8+ to minimize aggression. Secondly, Cory Cats need shoals of 5+. Thirdly, Rainbow 'Shark's need 55-75 gallon tanks min.

In general, Tiger Barbs are VERY nippy, and usually don't get along with fish with long fins like Angels.

 

[bob mccoy]

thats what i say to lol