Assorted Tiger Barb - (No Online Purchases)

Name:
Tiger Barb

Scientific Name:
Puntigrus tetrazona

Description:
A colourful and highly active schooling fish with a golden-yellow body, four distinctive black vertical bands and orange to red fins. Tiger Barbs are energetic swimmers with plenty of personality. They are well known for fin-nipping, particularly when kept in groups that are too small.

Origin:
Southeast Asia — native to Sumatra and Borneo.

pH:
Approximately6.0–8.0

Temperature:
Around22–27°C

Adult Size:
Approximately5–7 cm

Lifespan:
Approximately5–7 years

Food:
Omnivorous. Feed a varied diet of quality tropical flakes or pellets supplemented with frozen or live foods such as brine shrimp, daphnia and bloodworms. Vegetable-based foods can also be included in their diet.

Compatibility:
Semi-aggressive but generally suitable for communities containing other active, robust fish. Best kept in aschool of at least 8–10 Tiger Barbs, which helps spread aggression and reduce fin-nipping. Avoid slow-moving or long-finned fish such as Bettas, Angelfish and fancy Guppies.

Habitat:
Prefers a spacious aquarium with plenty of open swimming room, along with planted areas, rocks and driftwood for cover. Moderate water movement and good filtration are beneficial. Tiger Barbs are very active swimmers and appreciate a longer aquarium with plenty of horizontal swimming space.