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Mixing Barbs.

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Question
Hey there, I was wondering what the compatibly is between the various kinds of Barbs.  I am interested in getting a couple different for my tank in order to maximize color.  (for instance a tiger barb, gold barb, tinfoil barb, rosy barb, and a green tiger barb maybe).

What do you know/ think of this.

Thanks much,
Greg

Answer
Hi Greg:  Barbs mix well with themselves... just remember that the tin foil bar is going to get large.  There are albino tiger bars that are orange in color and those go nice with the green tiger barbs and the rosy and gold barbs... hope this helps... dave