Tiger Barb and Serpae Tetra Tank Mates

[aragorn200237]

Hey everyone,

This is my first post on these forum and I was hoping someone could give me suggestions. I have a 20G High tank with 5 Tiger Barbs (Did have 6 but one died today) and 7 Serpae Tetras. I am looking for some other fish that I could put in this tank that won't get ripped to shreds! Thanks!

 

[Scottyhorse]

Welcome to AA

A group of cory cats would work.

 

[bettaowner]

Bristlenose plecos are another option( no long finned plecos).

 

[aragorn200237]

Thanks! I will keep your suggestions in mind. I've been thinking about Cory Cats for a while actually but I thought I've read some where that Tiger Barbs will pick on them.

 

[Jennkp]

The cories should be fine. I have 3 in my 30 with 3 tiger barbs & they keep to themselves. No one messes with the cories at all actually.

 

[Oohitsae]

Yeah, bottom feeders are your best bet.

While they aren't aggressive, they pretty much stay out of the tigers swimming spaces so they'd hardly be noticed.

I love bristlenose plecos, but a 20 might be too small for them, 30 minimum IMO and 55 is recommended by most on here

a group of Cory's would be cool, but make sure to go for a larger species rather than pygmies and habrosus since they tend to swim mid-level.