Can guppies and tiger barbs live together?
✕
No
Tiger barb nip fins; Guppy has long fins.
Temperature °F
Guppy
72–82
Tiger barb
72–82
Both
72–82
pH
Guppy
6.8–8
Tiger barb
6–7.5
Both
6.8–7.5
30 galsmallest tank for both
3 + 6minimum group of each
2″ / 3″adult size
Why
- ✕Tiger barb nip fins; Guppy has long fins.
- !Tiger barb can bully smaller, peaceful Guppy.
- ✓Both are comfortable at 72–82°F.
- ✓Both do well at pH 6.8–7.5.
Verdicts come from TankCoach's own species data and the same rules as the stocking calculator. Individual fish vary; watch new tankmates closely for the first days.
About these fish: Guppy · Tiger barb