Shop barbs for sale online at Live Fish Store. Barbs are active, colorful schooling fish from Asia and Africa, from tiger barbs and cherry barbs to rosy, gold, and Odessa barbs and the striking Denison (roseline) barb. Each barb is packed with care and shipped overnight with a live arrival guarantee.
Why buy barbs from Live Fish Store
- Healthy, energetic fish: we ship barbs that are active, full-bodied, and eating.
- Overnight shipping: live fish ship via FedEx Priority Overnight or UPS Next Day Air.
- Live arrival guarantee: report any DOA within 2 hours of delivery for store credit or a replacement.
- Free shipping on $80+: qualifying aquatic-life orders of $80 or more ship free with standard shipping.
Choosing the right barbs for your tank
Barbs are schooling fish and should be kept in groups of six or more. Small species such as cherry and gold barbs are happy in 20 gallons, tiger and rosy barbs appreciate 30 gallons, and Denison barbs need 55 gallons or more with strong flow. Most barbs are hardy and do well at 72 to 79°F with a pH of 6.5 to 7.5.
Temperament varies. Cherry barbs are gentle community fish, while tiger barbs are famous fin-nippers that should not be kept with bettas, angelfish, or guppies; a larger school keeps their attention on each other. Provide open swimming space with plants along the sides, a secure lid, and a varied omnivore diet of flakes, micro pellets, and frozen foods.
Shipping and live arrival guarantee
Barbs are bagged with oxygen, insulated, and shipped overnight within the USA. Every fish is covered by our live arrival guarantee: contact us within 2 hours of delivery about any DOA and we will issue store credit or send a replacement.
Frequently asked questions
How many barbs should I keep together?
At least six of the same species. Larger groups are calmer, show better color, and reduce nipping.
Are tiger barbs aggressive?
They are boisterous fin-nippers. Keep them in a big school with fast, short-finned tankmates and avoid slow, long-finned fish.
What tank size do barbs need?
Most small barbs do well in 20 to 30 gallons; larger species like Denison and tinfoil barbs need 55 gallons or more.
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