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Here is a complete care guide and profile for the popular and active Tiger Barb – a favorite among freshwater aquarium enthusiasts.
🐟 Tiger Barb – Full Details & Care Guide
✅ Common Names:
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Tiger Barb
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Sumatra Barb
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Albino Tiger Barb (color morph)
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Green Tiger Barb / Moss Barb (color morph)
🔬 Scientific Classification:
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Puntigrus tetrazona |
| Family | Cyprinidae |
| Origin | Southeast Asia (Sumatra, Borneo, Indonesia, Malaysia) |
🎨 Appearance & Color Variants:
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Body Color | Golden to orange-yellow body with 4 bold black vertical stripes |
| Fins | Red/orange with black edging |
| Body Shape | Stout and deep-bodied; slightly flat sides |
| Size | Up to 2.5–3 inches (6–7.5 cm) |
| Lifespan | 5–7 years with proper care |
🔄 Popular Color Morphs:
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✅ Albino Tiger Barb (white/golden with faint stripes)
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✅ Green (Moss) Tiger Barb (dark green sheen, almost solid)
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✅ Glo Tiger Barb (fluorescent varieties – dyed or genetically modified)
🌡️ Water Parameters:
| Parameter | Ideal Range |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 22–28°C (72–82°F) |
| pH Level | 6.0 – 7.5 |
| Water Hardness | 4 – 10 dGH |
| Ammonia/Nitrite | 0 ppm |
| Tank Type | Freshwater |
⚠️ Tiger barbs are hardy, but they thrive best in clean, stable conditions.
🏡 Tank Setup:
| Feature | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Tank Size | Minimum 20 gallons (larger is better) |
| Substrate | Dark gravel or sand |
| Aquascape | Plants, rocks, driftwood, open swimming space |
| Lighting | Moderate to bright |
| Filtration | Strong, well-cycled filter (barbs are messy eaters) |
| Heater | Required for tropical setup |
| Tank Cover | Recommended – they may jump when startled |
🐠 Tiger Barbs are schooling fish. Keep 6 or more to reduce aggression.
🧬 Temperament & Behavior:
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperament | Semi-aggressive, energetic |
| Social Behavior | Very active, fin-nippers when kept alone or in small groups |
| Best Kept | In groups of 6–10+ to spread aggression |
| Tank Position | Middle of the tank |
| Compatibility | Mixed community with caution (avoid long-finned fish) |
⚠️ Avoid housing with slow-moving or long-finned fish like bettas, angelfish, or guppies.
🍽️ Feeding Guide:
| Food Type | Examples |
|---|---|
| Staple Diet | High-quality tropical flakes or pellets |
| Protein Foods | Bloodworms, daphnia, brine shrimp (live/frozen) |
| Vegetable Matter | Spirulina flakes, blanched spinach or peas |
| Feeding Frequency | 2–3 small feedings per day |
✅ Omnivorous – enjoys both plant and protein matter for best health and color.
🐣 Breeding Tiger Barbs:
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Breeding Type | Egg scatterer |
| Spawning Setup | Separate breeding tank with marbles or mesh bottom |
| Spawning Trigger | Increase temperature slightly (around 26–28°C) and condition with live foods |
| Egg Count | 100–300+ eggs per spawn |
| Parental Behavior | Will eat own eggs/fry – remove adults after spawning |
| Fry Care | Feed infusoria or powdered fry food; switch to baby brine shrimp as they grow |
🤝 Suitable Tank Mates:
| ✅ Good Tank Mates | ❌ Avoid These |
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| Zebra Danios | Bettas |
| Rosy Barbs | Angelfish |
| Tetras (fast species) | Guppies |
| Corydoras | Discus |
| Rainbowfish | Slow, long-finned fish |
| Loaches | Shrimp (may be harassed) |
✅ Best results in species-only tanks or with fast, short-finned companions.
🧼 Maintenance Tips:
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🔄 Weekly water changes (25–30%)
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🧪 Regularly test pH, ammonia, nitrate levels
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🍃 Trim plants, vacuum substrate to reduce waste
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🌡️ Keep temperature consistent with a good heater
🌟 Highlights & Fun Facts:
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🐅 Named after tiger stripes – iconic look in freshwater aquariums
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🎮 Incredibly playful and active swimmers – constant movement
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👥 Aggression is reduced when kept in larger schools (6 or more)
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🔁 Easy to breed but needs a separate spawning tank
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💎 Hardy fish, perfect for intermediate hobbyists and community tanks with care
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