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Tiger Barb Puntigrus tetrazona 10-Pack
Puntigrus tetrazona
Origin: Borneo, Sumatra
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Water Parameters
Temperature20–26 °C
15 °C35 °C
pH6–7.5
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GH (Hardness)4–15 °dGH
0 °dGH30 °dGH
KH (Alkalinity)1–8 °dKH
0 °dKH20 °dKH
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 7 cm
- Min Tank
- 80 L
- Lifespan
- 5–7
- Swimming Level
- middle
- Schooling
- Yes (10–30+)
- Diet
- omnivore
- Temperament
- Active; fin-nips when in small groups
About
Puntigrus tetrazona (Tiger Barb) is one of the most popular freshwater fish, with bold vertical black stripes on an orange-gold body. Active and entertaining — best kept in large groups to minimise fin-nipping.
Care Guide
pH 6.0–7.5, temp 20–26°C. Keep in groups of 12+ to reduce aggression. Avoid keeping with slow or long-finned fish. Feed flakes, pellets, Daphnia.
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