Can tiger barbs live with crayfish?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Tiger barbs and crayfish get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 72–77°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 72–77°Tiger barb 72–81°Crayfish 65–77°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7.5Tiger barb 6–7.5Crayfish 6.5–8
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Tiger barb · 3 inCrayfish · 5 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 barbCrayfish
Temperature72–81 °F65–77 °F
pH6–7.56.5–8
Adult size3.0 in5.0 in
Minimum tank30 gal20 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressiveAggressive
Swims atMiddleBottom
GroupGroups of 6+One per tank
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for tiger barbs

All tiger barb tank mates

Better tank mates for crayfish

All crayfish tank mates

Questions

Can tiger barbs live with crayfish?

Yes. Tiger barbs and crayfish get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 72–77°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

What temperature suits both tiger barbs and crayfish?

72–77 °F. Tiger barbs need 72–81 °F, crayfish need 65–77 °F.

What size tank do tiger barbs and crayfish need together?

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