barbs and sharks?

[coolkidthatlike]

Hi, this is sort of a repost, but i have 6 tiger barbs (3 albino & 3 regular) in my tank. Since they are kinda aggresive, i decided i need to find out what they are compatable with before buying anything else. I was hoping to get a red fin shark. Does anyone know if they are compatable? thanks

 

[Biggen]

Ideal tankmates for barbs include other semi-aggressive fish. These would include Gouramis, Dwarf Cichlids, and Sharks.

Some non-aggressive fish you should have luck mixing them with could be:
Rainbowfish, Plecos, Catfish, larger Livebearers, and Loaches.

Be aware that barbs are fin nippers. But since you have 6 they will probably just play among themselves.

 

[coolkidthatlike]

great, i was really hoping to get a red tail shark, i like them a lot

 

[Zic]

Go for the Shark. Just make sure you check the Maximum size of the shark and put them in a tank big enough. I'm not sure about the red tailed shark you are interested in, but some others (like the bala) get quite large.

 

[coolkidthatlike]

thanks for the help!

 

[coolkidthatlike]

umm, i have the barbs in a 10 gallon tank. will this be big enough? I am trying to get a 20 gallon, but that gets expensive. suggestions?