Overview
- The Tiger Barb (Puntigrus tetrazona) is a bold, orange-and-black striped barb and a classic aquarium fish.
- Probably native to central and southern Sumatra.
- Grows to about 2.4 in (6 cm) standard length.
- Green, albino and other strains are common. Wild fish are rarely sold.
Feeding
- Omnivorous and easy to feed. Offer quality flakes plus small live and frozen foods.
Habitat
- A tank with a base of 31 × 12 in (80 × 30 cm).
- Plants and floating cover.
- Water: 68–79°F (20–26°C), pH 5.0–8.0, GH 1–20.
Fish Care
- Hardy and adaptable.
Compatibility
- Notorious fin nipper. Avoid slow or long-finned fish such as bettas, angelfish and gouramis.
- Good with fast, robust fish.
Aquarium Behavior
- Nipping is worst in small groups or cramped tanks.
- Keep a large group. [UNVERIFIED] At least 8–10.
Breeding
- An egg scatterer with no parental care.
- A separate spawning tank gives more fry.