Live fish will be delivered only to selected pincodes in Kolkata and nearby areas. Here is a complete care guide and profile for the popular and active Tiger Barb โ...
Live fish will be delivered only to selected pincodes in Kolkata and nearby areas.
Here is a complete care guide and profile for the popular and active Tiger Barb โ a favorite among freshwater aquarium enthusiasts.
Tiger Barb
Sumatra Barb
Albino Tiger Barb (color morph)
Green Tiger Barb / Moss Barb (color morph)
Category | Details |
---|---|
Scientific Name | Puntigrus tetrazona |
Family | Cyprinidae |
Origin | Southeast Asia (Sumatra, Borneo, Indonesia, Malaysia) |
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 2.5โ3 inches (6โ7.5 cm) |
Lifespan | 5โ7 years with proper care |
โ Albino Tiger Barb (white/golden with faint stripes)
โ Green (Moss) Tiger Barb (dark green sheen, almost solid)
โ Glo Tiger Barb (fluorescent varieties โ dyed or genetically modified)
Parameter | Ideal Range |
---|---|
Temperature | 22โ28ยฐC (72โ82ยฐF) |
pH Level | 6.0 โ 7.5 |
Water Hardness | 4 โ 10 dGH |
Ammonia/Nitrite | 0 ppm |
Tank Type | Freshwater |
โ ๏ธ Tiger barbs are hardy, but they thrive best in clean, stable conditions.
Feature | Recommendation |
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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 โ they may jump when startled |
๐ Tiger Barbs are schooling fish. Keep 6 or more to reduce aggression.
Aspect | Details |
---|---|
Temperament | Semi-aggressive, energetic |
Social Behavior | Very active, fin-nippers when kept alone or in small groups |
Best Kept | In groups of 6โ10+ to spread aggression |
Tank Position | Middle of the tank |
Compatibility | Mixed community with caution (avoid long-finned fish) |
โ ๏ธ Avoid housing with slow-moving or long-finned fish like bettas, angelfish, or guppies.
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 | 2โ3 small feedings per day |
โ Omnivorous โ enjoys both plant and protein matter for best health and color.
Feature | Description |
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Breeding Type | Egg scatterer |
Spawning Setup | Separate breeding tank with marbles or mesh bottom |
Spawning Trigger | Increase temperature slightly (around 26โ28ยฐC) and condition with live foods |
Egg Count | 100โ300+ eggs per spawn |
Parental Behavior | Will eat own eggs/fry โ remove adults after spawning |
Fry Care | Feed infusoria or powdered fry food; switch to baby brine shrimp as they grow |
โ Good Tank Mates | โ Avoid These |
---|---|
Zebra Danios | Bettas |
Rosy Barbs | Angelfish |
Tetras (fast species) | Guppies |
Corydoras | Discus |
Rainbowfish | Slow, long-finned fish |
Loaches | Shrimp (may be harassed) |
โ Best results in species-only tanks or with fast, short-finned companions.
๐ Weekly water changes (25โ30%)
๐งช Regularly test pH, ammonia, nitrate levels
๐ Trim plants, vacuum substrate to reduce waste
๐ก๏ธ Keep temperature consistent with a good heater
๐ Named after tiger stripes โ iconic look in freshwater aquariums
๐ฎ Incredibly playful and active swimmers โ constant movement
๐ฅ Aggression is reduced when kept in larger schools (6 or more)
๐ Easy to breed but needs a separate spawning tank
๐ Hardy fish, perfect for intermediate hobbyists and community tanks with care
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