Barbs and tetras?

[DrNic]

Can neon tetras, tiger barbs and dwarf gouramis go together in the same tank?

When I upgrade some of my tanks in the upcoming months I would like to consolidate some of my tanks together (into larger setups). I recently saw a photo of neons and barbs together but I've never heard of this before so I wasn't sure how common it was.

[Northernguy]

I don't see why not! Just make sure your school of TBs is large enough that they will not be chasing the other fish!

[mac]

Tetras and Barbs would be okay, provided more barbs to tetras. As for the Gouramis no, I would not try it.

mac

[Oscar_freak12321]

Agreed, I don't think the gouramis would do well with the barbs nipping at their feelers.

[Goodbye]

Tigerbarbs could work with the tetras provided that the tank is large enough to house a school of at least 8-10. If you have a larger group of them then you will see less agressive behaviour. So the more the better. Otherwise, I would not reccomend housing Tigerbarbs with those fish.

As far as the Gouramis...I would agree with mac and Oscar_Freak. Gouramis are not a good idea as they are a slow-moving fish.