Our Guide To Keeping Tiger Barb Fish

1. About Fish Species:

   • Scientific name: Puntigrus tetrazona
   • Common name: Tiger Barb
   • Family: Cyprinidae
   • Origin: Southeast Asia
   • Adult length: 5 cm
   • Lifespan: 6 to 7 years

2. Tank Setup:

   • Tiger Barbs thrive in well-decorated tanks with plenty of hiding places and open swimming areas. A minimum tank size of 75L is recommended for a small school.
   • Provide plants like Java Moss, Java Fern, and artificial decorations to create hiding spots and territories.

3. Water Parameters:

   • Tiger Barbs prefer slightly acidic to neutral water conditions with a pH range of 6.0 to 7.0.
   • Keep the water temperature between 22 to 27°C (72 to 81°F).

4. Filtration and Water Flow:

   • A moderate water flow is suitable, so choose a filter that provides gentle to moderate flow.

5. Diet:

   • Tiger Barbs are omnivores and will accept a variety of foods. Offer them high-quality flake or pellet food supplemented with live or frozen foods like bloodworms, brine shrimp, and daphnia.

6. Tank mates:

   • Tiger Barbs are known for their fin-nipping behavior, so they should be kept with fish of similar size and temperament. Good tank mates include other fast-swimming, robust fish such as danios, rasboras, and other barbs.

7. Behavior and Compatibility:

   • Tiger Barbs are active and social fish that display schooling behavior, so they should be kept in groups of at least six individuals to minimize aggression and stress.
   • They may show aggression towards slow-moving or long-finned fish, so avoid keeping them with species like angelfish or bettas.