Who Else Can I Add?

Currently I have 7 tiger barbs, 4 kuhlis, and 5 sterbaI cories. I was originally planning on adding more of the same species, but I'm thinking of some different fish. What can I add that won't get bullied by the barbs, but won't bully the bottom feeders either? I have a 75 gallon planted tank

 

Tagging JesseMoreira06

 

What temp are you keeping the tank at.

 

76-78F

 

I recommend a Botia loach of some kind. Zebra loaches (b. striata), Yo-yo loaches, or polka dot loaches (b. kubotai) would do well in a group. They're robust and capable of defending themselves, but show virtually zero aggression toward other fish from my past experiences.

I would steer clear of clown loaches, skunk loaches, and red tail loaches though. Clowns get huge and the other two are just really aggressive.

 

PAND3MIC preferably not a bottom dweller

 

I'll give you some pointers

I would either rehome the Sterbias and keep the Kuhlis, Sterbias like warmer water then Tiger Barbs.

Corys and kuhlis need to be in groups 6+ and Tiger Barbs IMO should be in groups 12+ to keep down aggression

 

77F is the sweet spot for them. There isn't a drastic water difference to what they prefer. Sterbais like 75-82F, barbs like 77-82F. As for the barb aggression, they're not aggressive to the bottom dwellers at all.

 

77F is the sweet spot for them. There isn't a drastic water difference to what they prefer. Sterbais like 75-82F, barbs like 77-82F. As for the barb aggression, they're not aggressive to the bottom dwellers at all.

Where did you find this information? Sterbia Corys prefer 78F° above while Tiger Barbs prefer cool water so 77F° and below is a lot better. I didn't mean aggressive to bottom dwellers I meant other fish if you add and some long fin fish.

 

So any suggestions without re-homing anyone?