Can tiger barbs live with rosy barbs?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, tiger barbs and rosy barbs can live together. Both are fine at 72–77°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

Tiger barbTiger barb72–81°F · pH 6–7.5 Rosy barbRosy barb64–77°F · pH 6–7.5

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 72–77°Tiger barb 72–81°Rosy barb 64–77°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6–7.5Tiger barb 6–7.5Rosy barb 6–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Tiger barb · 3 inRosy barb · 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 barbRosy barb
Temperature72–81 °F64–77 °F
pH6–7.56–7.5
Adult size3.0 in4.0 in
Minimum tank30 gal30 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressiveSemi-aggressive
Swims atMiddleMiddle
GroupGroups of 6+Groups of 6+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for tiger barbs

All tiger barb tank mates

Better tank mates for rosy barbs

All rosy barb tank mates

Questions

Can tiger barbs live with rosy barbs?

Yes, tiger barbs and rosy barbs can live together. Both are fine at 72–77°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

What temperature suits both tiger barbs and rosy barbs?

72–77 °F. Tiger barbs need 72–81 °F, rosy barbs need 64–77 °F.

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

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