Can tiger barbs live with yellow labs?

Verdict
Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Tiger barbs and yellow labs can share a tank, but watch one thing. Different water: tiger barbs want pH 6–7.5, yellow labs want pH 7.8–8.6.

Tiger barbTiger barb72–81°F · pH 6–7.5 Electric yellow cichlidElectric yellow cichlid75–82°F · pH 7.8–8.6

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 75–81°Tiger barb 72–81°Electric yellow cichlid 75–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Tiger barb 6–7.5Electric yellow cichlid 7.8–8.6
No pH suits both. One would live in the wrong water all the time.

Size to scale

Tiger barb · 3 inElectric yellow cichlid · 4 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 barbElectric yellow cichlid
Temperature72–81 °F75–82 °F
pH6–7.57.8–8.6
Adult size3.0 in4.0 in
Minimum tank30 gal40 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressiveSemi-aggressive
Swims atMiddleAll levels
GroupGroups of 6+Groups of 4+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for tiger barbs

All tiger barb tank mates

Better tank mates for yellow labs

All electric yellow cichlid tank mates

Questions

Can tiger barbs live with yellow labs?

Yes, with care. Tiger barbs and yellow labs can share a tank, but watch one thing. Different water: tiger barbs want pH 6–7.5, yellow labs want pH 7.8–8.6.

What temperature suits both tiger barbs and yellow labs?

75–81 °F. Tiger barbs need 72–81 °F, yellow labs need 75–82 °F.

What size tank do tiger barbs and yellow labs need together?

At least 40 gal, set by the electric yellow cichlid. Add space for each extra fish.