Riverpark Aquatics

Tiger Barb (Puntigrus tetrazona)

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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.

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