Diet: Flake, Frozen, Freeze-dried Maximum size: 3" Water temperature: 72-82 degree F Swimming level: Middle Schooling fish Experience level: Beginner Tank Setup: 10+ gallons Note: Pet availability is seasonal. State and local regulations may vary. Pricing may vary by store location. PetSmart stores cannot match the price below for this pet. Ask a store associate for details.

Overall rating:

4.5

(55 reviews) 52

53 of 55(96%)customers recommend this product.

Reviews for Tiger Barb

Review 1 for Tiger Barb

Overall rating

5 / 5 55 reviews

Amazing little guys

April 25, 2013

by Camo

fromSanta Ana, CA

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How many pets do you have?5 or more

How often do you shop at PetSmart?A few times a year

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I got three of these for $1.30 each. I put them in a three gallon tank, put it seems big enough. The tank also doesn't have a heater, but the fish are okay with that. The only other fish in the tank was a goldfish(which is much bigger than the barbs) but there is no fighting. Overall these are great hardy fish for beginners, like me.

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Review 2 for Tiger Barb

Overall rating

5 / 5 55 reviews

Fun

April 20, 2013

by Polarfreeze

fromIndy

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How many pets do you have?5 or more

How often do you shop at PetSmart?Monthly

These Fish are hardy little buggers. They prefer to be in groups of 3+. I caution you guys to get no less than 3, they are fin nippers and can become aggressive if not kept in a "PACK" persay

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Review 3 for Tiger Barb

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4 / 5 55 reviews

Great fish

April 14, 2013

by maxfish

fromGrand Prairie TX

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How many pets do you have?5 or more

How often do you shop at PetSmart?Weekly

These fish are wonderful to have in a community tank if you have about 3-7 of them. the only problem is, is that if you want to have them full grown is that you would need to buy them full grown which is a lot of $$$$$$$$, about 5-12 dollars a piece. great fish but just to expensive.

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Review 4 for Tiger Barb

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5 / 5 55 reviews

Small Fish Big Personality

April 6, 2013

by AzSparkey

fromTucson, AZ

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How many pets do you have?5 or more

How often do you shop at PetSmart?Monthly

I've had a number of aquariums over the years, and I'd preferred more aggressive fish like Oscars and African Cichlids. When I set up a new aquarium for my kids, I knew it would have to be a community tank with a number of different fish species. I'd had Zebra Danios and Neon/Rainbow Tetras in the past, but found them lacking in personality. I purchased 7 small Tiger Barbs from my local PetSmart, and have been amazed by the range of behaviors these fish exhibit. Schooling, posturing, chasing, circling, they do a lot more than I'd expected from such a small fish. Although there's a lot of chasing, I'm not seeing any damaged fins. Their fin-nipping tendency rules out having long-finned, slow moving tank mates like Angelfish or fancy guppies, but there are still lots of other compatible fish to choose from. They like to school with the Clown Loaches in the tank, the similar coloration obviously fooling the barbs.

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Review 5 for Tiger Barb

Overall rating

4 / 5 55 reviews

Cool!!!

April 3, 2013

by CrashD4

fromSanta Fe, NM

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How many pets do you have?5 or more

How often do you shop at PetSmart?A few times a year

I got two of these last week ,they attacked my red minor tetras. Overall they are cool fish .

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Review 6 for Tiger Barb

Overall rating

4 / 5 55 reviews

Exotic & lively fish

February 3, 2013

by Botanicalboy13

fromPA

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How many pets do you have?5 or more

How often do you shop at PetSmart?Monthly

These fish are great for beginners. They are active and very easy to care for. They are also somewhat a schooling fish. The only downside is that they may be semi-aggressive, depending on their environment.

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Review 7 for Tiger Barb

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5 / 5 55 reviews

NOT Aggressive!! Nippy!!

February 1, 2013

by bamadude91

fromMontgomery, AL

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How many pets do you have?2

How often do you shop at PetSmart?Monthly

Throw out any reviews calling the Tiger Barb an aggressive fish. These little guys are an active, colorful schooling fish prone to nipping! Avoid slow moving or long finned fish in your aquarium and you'll have no problems. Keep them in a sufficient number as they as schooling fish (at least 6).
There are commonly three color variations sold in pet stores: the standard orange/black, albino, and green. So, you have an active schooling fish with LOTS of color!
Other tank mates: Any species of Barbs will normally work with Tiger Barbs. Also Buenos Aires and Serpae (Red Minor) Tetras, fish that have a reputation as fin nippers themselves, work well with Tiger Barbs.

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Review 8 for Tiger Barb

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1 / 5 55 reviews

Personally don't like them

January 29, 2013

by FishB

fromErie, PA

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How many pets do you have?5 or more

How often do you shop at PetSmart?Weekly

I have had one too many experiences with these biting the fins of the fish that I actually care about. I bought these when they were a dollar and had a group of 4 of them. Therefore, they were just in my tank to take up some space. Turns out, they bite the fins of just about any fish that is expensive. They'll leave the cheap gouramis and mollys alone, but bite the fins on anything expensive. I strongly dislike this fish. (personal preferance)

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Review 9 for Tiger Barb

Overall rating

5 / 5 55 reviews

January 2, 2013

by BraBra

fromHillsbrough, NC

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How many pets do you have?5 or more

How often do you shop at PetSmart?Monthly

These are great fishes. They like to swim in a school. They can be alone, but will become more aggressive.

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Review 10 for Tiger Barb

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5 / 5 55 reviews

My poor lil' loner barb...

December 27, 2012

by Iamwritingareveiw

fromDallas, TX

What is your gender?F

How many pets do you have?5 or more

How often do you shop at PetSmart?Monthly

Originally I purchased 5 tiger barbs but over the course of the year problems and a small ick breakout has left me with one tiger barb. Instead of becoming shy and reserved like I expected he now dominates the tank. When the other fish see him, I can see them start swimming away, even though three are larger than him, which he usually nips at their tails anyways...

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Review 11 for Tiger Barb

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5 / 5 55 reviews

awesome fish

December 18, 2012

by finkleberry

fromNorfolk VA

i had a group of 5 tiger barbs a few years ago and they were a joy! i loved watching them swim around with each other my only regret is that i didn't get more! i am about to start a new tank and i will definately have more of them

BEST FISH EVER!!!!!!!

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Review 12 for Tiger Barb

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5 / 5 55 reviews

AMAZING

December 15, 2012

by SocialCow

frompisgah forest, NC

these fish look AMAZING in a 36 gallon bow front!

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Review 13 for Tiger Barb

Overall rating

4 / 5 55 reviews

Good Vibrant Fish

December 7, 2012

by SDanielle

fromOrlando

What is your gender?F

How many pets do you have?3

How often do you shop at PetSmart?Weekly

These fish are so active. I have a large school and they are constantly up to something. They swim in all areas of my 46 gal tank. They also are such beggars. They know when it is time for dinner and come straight to the front of the tank.

I have never had any issues with bites or injuries. They do nip and chase each other, but they have never caused any real issues. They are vibrant fish and with all the color options, can quickly fill your tank. The only draw back is that you will need to plan your tank carefully. These guys are a little bossy and need to be with tankmates who will stand up to them.

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Review 14 for Tiger Barb

Overall rating

5 / 5 55 reviews

Great Product

November 25, 2012

by FishGuy101

fromCalifornia, CA

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How many pets do you have?5 or more

How often do you shop at PetSmart?Weekly

I brought this 5 of these fish home today it is in a 40 gallon high with a blood Perot cichlid and 2 blue gouramis they are fantastic they school , eat like peranahs and dont nip fins

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Review 15 for Tiger Barb

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5 / 5 55 reviews

GOT TO GET A TIGER BARB !!!!

October 24, 2012

by fishareawsome

fromNorth Carolina

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How many pets do you have?4

How often do you shop at PetSmart?A few times a year

I got one of these tiger barbs and named it tiger he is sooo awsome and fun to watch. i did have him in a 10 gallon tank but my masive goldfish keeps on chasing him because i got him while he was small. so i put him my other tank and he does just fine.

but i made the mistake of just getting one soo now i have to go back this weekend and get two more i cant wait!!!

but there is one problem i have and it is ever since i bein feeding him these color flakes he's bein loosing his color :( but other then that they are awsome and i HIGHLY RECOMMEND GETTING ONE !!!! :)

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Review 16 for Tiger Barb

Overall rating

5 / 5 55 reviews

the best fish ever

October 9, 2012

by tbcj

fromIndiana

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How many pets do you have?5 or more

How often do you shop at PetSmart?Monthly

this fish is not aggressive at all. it is very active but has to be kept in groups of 3 or more. I love the colors and it is a great fish.

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Review 17 for Tiger Barb

Overall rating

5 / 5 55 reviews

Great Fish

September 9, 2012

by Qster141

fromAnderson,IN

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How many pets do you have?3

How often do you shop at PetSmart?Monthly

This fish are great, they are very hardy fish. These are some of the first fish I had bought when I first started my tank. They are great for Community tanks even tho they say they are semi-aggresive, but if you get them young they are great.

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Review 18 for Tiger Barb

Overall rating

5 / 5 55 reviews

Excellent fish

August 15, 2012

by Petlover1945

fromBloomington, MN

What is your gender?F

How many pets do you have?5 or more

How often do you shop at PetSmart?Weekly

I now have 4 tiger barbs and they are great. I have a 55 gallon tank with a wide variety of tropical community fish. The barbs do not bother any of them. The first two are now full grown, and I added two more a month ago. No problems. Occasionally they will chase someone out of "their" territory, but no damage. I would recomment them to anyone.

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Review 19 for Tiger Barb

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5 / 5 55 reviews

Cool little fast fish!

July 17, 2012

by Happybuyer

fromOhio

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How many pets do you have?3

How often do you shop at PetSmart?A few times a year

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I have one of these in my tank. He is very nice and friendly, and ive never seen him fight. They like to be in groups of fish their type, but mine does well with tetras and any other fish really. He is the fastest in his tank, and like to hang around the plants in his tank. he nomally just follows the other fish. Overall he is a nice fish to have and doesnt do any harm.

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Review 20 for Tiger Barb

Overall rating

4 / 5 55 reviews

Overall excellent fish

July 12, 2012

by Fishguy36

fromLong Beach, CA

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How many pets do you have?5 or more

How often do you shop at PetSmart?Monthly

I bought two of these fish a week ago and love them. They add color and life to the tank. They are very fast swimmers and keep to themselves mainly. I would however suggest that you have at least a 20 gallon tank with several other fish to compliment them such as Angelfish and African Leaf Fish.

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