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Tiger barbs are fin nippers. Which tankmate does a Wisconsin 4-H guide say they should not live with?

Angelfish. Check how each species behaves before mixing them.

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Why: A University of Wisconsin 4-H guide says tiger barbs are fin nippers and should not be kept with angelfish. Different species have different temperaments, so check before you put them together.

Huh, didn't know that: The same guide says rosy barbs are peaceful but very active, so they should not live with shy fish like the pearl gourami.

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Answer: Angelfish. A University of Wisconsin 4-H guide says tiger barbs are fin nippers and should not be kept with angelfish. Different species have different temperaments, so check before you put them together.

  1. University of Wisconsin Extension 4-H: Aquarium Fish (4H369G) fyi.extension.wisc.edu/wi4hpublications/files/2015/10/4H369G.pdf
    Tiger Barbs are fin nippers and shouldn't be kept with Angels.
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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