Tiger Barbs and gourami's

[spocker]

I have five barbs and 2 gouramis in a 20 gal tank. one barb is a loner and picking on everything else. Will this work itself out or does he need to be removed. If so how to i catch the little bugger?. Thanks, Pat

 

[spocker]

 

[PIE.]

If it is bad, then I would suggest rearranging the tank or adding more tiger barbs (preferably around the same size as all the others), as then the tiger barbs may establish their own hierarchy.

 

[teh.pathogen]

I agree with PIE,The Barb will keep attacking a wounded fish, so you could quarantine the wounded. Also another tip for future aggression, do not add any long fined species in the tank.

 

[spocker]

Thanks folks! I moved some stuff around and added more plants. I also added three new albino barbs for a total of eight barbs. I dont thinks the Gourami is injured, just annoyed, I dont blame it! I wonder if that is to many plants for the size of the tank?

 

[jeep07]

definetly get the wounded guy out for now. there should be minimial aggression at best. Moving stuff around I found is a temporary solution. But i agree with the dont get more long fined fish

 

[Ambervikings91]

nice colorful tank

 

[spocker]

Thanks All, Just starting out and really appreciate the advice!

 

[PIE.]

I like tanks that have some plants in it, preferably more the denser side than the lightly planted side. I think many fish feel more secure with plants around them for cover if they need it. Its your decision on what you want though.

Your tank looks very nice!

 

[FishForLife]

if the barb has been alone for a while i would say remove it first, the fish might remain always aggressive as it has been alone too long.