Tiger Barb

Species Name: Puntius tetrazona
Common Name: Tiger Barb

Care Instructions:

• Temperature: 21 – 27°C
• pH Range: 6.0 – 8.0
• Tank Size: Minimum of 100 liters
• Maximum Size: 8 cm
• Shoal Size: Keep in groups of 6 or more (preferably more) to minimize fin-nipping
• Temperament: Semi-aggressive, active fish

Compatibility:

• Ideal Tank Mates:
  • Speedy Swimmers: Silver tip tetras, zebra danios, or other fast-moving fish.
  • Larger Fish: Fish that are large enough not to be considered prey.
  • Bottom Dwellers: Can be kept with bottom dwellers due to their mid-level swimming habits.
• Avoid With:
  • Tiny Fish: Small fish that could be eaten.
  • Long-Finned Fish: Betta fish, angelfish, and other fish with long fins that may be nipped.
  • Slow or Timid Fish: They may struggle during feeding time due to Tiger Barbs’ competitive eating habits.

Diet:

• Feeding:
  • Food Types: Omnivore fish food including flakes and small pellets.
  • Feeding Behavior: Eat quickly and can outcompete slower fish for food. Small, fast-scattering foods are ideal.
  • Diet Variety: A varied diet is essential for their health, providing necessary nutrients and vitamins.

Behavior and General Information:

• Activity: Very active and boisterous, enjoys free swimming areas and playing in water currents.
• Fin-Nipping: Can nip at fins, especially if not kept in large groups. Reducing fin-nipping behavior is achieved by keeping them in larger groups of the same species.
• Appearance: Recognizable by their four black vertical stripes on an orange-yellow body, giving them their “tiger” appearance.

DISCLAIMER:

• In-Store Purchase Only: All live fish are available for in-store purchase only. Variations in appearance and color may occur, and different life stages can influence coloration.