To keep the driftwood from discoloring the water in your aquarium, completely submerge it a separate container of water for one to two weeks before placing it in the tank.
Float the bag of tiger barbs in the tank for at least 15 minutes to allow the fish to adjust to the temperature. Cut open the bag just under the metal clip or knot and roll the top edge of the bag down 1 inch (2. 54 cm). This will create an air pocket within the lip of the bag and enable the bag to float on the surface of the water Add 1/2 cup (118 ml) of aquarium water to the bag. Repeat this step every four minutes until the shipping bag is full. Use a net to remove the fish from the bag and release them into the aquarium. Remove the filled shipping bag from the aquarium and discard the water.
Avoid pairing tiger barbs with fish that have large fins or tails and those that are slow swimmers, such as long-fin Danio, betta fish, Angelfish, and other veiled fish.
Feed your tiger barbs twice a day if you can, or once a day if that’s better for your schedule. Give your fish high-quality flake food every day. Treat them to bloodworms, brine shrimp, boiled lettuce or zucchini once a day as well. [12] X Research source See how much your fish will eat in 3 minutes if feeding twice a day, or in 5 minutes, if feeding once a day, to give you an idea of the appropriate amount of food to feed them. [13] X Research source
Always acclimate the fish to the new conditions before adding them back to the tank.
