Can tiger barbs live with cherry barbs?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, tiger barbs and cherry barbs can live together. Both are fine at 73–81°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

Tiger barbTiger barb72–81°F · pH 6–7.5 Cherry barbCherry barb73–81°F · pH 6–7.5

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 73–81°Tiger barb 72–81°Cherry barb 73–81°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6–7.5Tiger barb 6–7.5Cherry barb 6–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Tiger barb · 3 inCherry barb · 2 in0"1"2"3"4"5"6"
Adult length in an aquarium. A fish can swallow anything that fits in its mouth, roughly a third to half its own length for predators.

Care at a glance

Tiger barbCherry barb
Temperature72–81 °F73–81 °F
pH6–7.56–7.5
Adult size3.0 in2.0 in
Minimum tank30 gal20 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressivePeaceful
Swims atMiddleMiddle
GroupGroups of 6+Groups of 6+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for tiger barbs

All tiger barb tank mates

Better tank mates for cherry barbs

All cherry barb tank mates

Questions

Can tiger barbs live with cherry barbs?

Yes, tiger barbs and cherry barbs can live together. Both are fine at 73–81°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

What temperature suits both tiger barbs and cherry barbs?

73–81 °F. Tiger barbs need 72–81 °F, cherry barbs need 73–81 °F.

What size tank do tiger barbs and cherry barbs need together?

At least 30 gal, set by the tiger barb. Add space for each extra fish.