What are the best Barb/Tetra species and why?

[Ruturaj]

My favorites are tiger barbs (I like green morph more) and ember tetra.

 

[Fishnerd360]

I enjoy redeye tetras and filament barbs are on my bucket list.

 

[Jexnell]

Favorite Tetras are Bleeding Hearts



Favorite Barb are Roselines



This guy checking me out ?

 

[FJB]

I love Congo tetras and Alestes tetras.
I also like the small Barbus oligolepis, not that frequently seen.
But now I like the Colombian tetras, although I have never had them
Those clips from the London Aquarium were awesome! Thanks for posting that.