Tiger Barb Puntigrus tetrazona 8-Pack
Puntigrus tetrazona
Origin: Borneo, Sumatra
Water Parameters
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 7 cm
- Min Tank
- 80 L
- Lifespan
- 5-7
- Swimming Level
- Mid
- Schooling
- Yes (8–20+)
- Diet
- Omnivore – flake, small pellets, frozen daphnia
- Temperament
- Boisterous; fin-nips long-finned fish
About
Puntigrus tetrazona, the Tiger Barb, is one of the most recognisable aquarium fish, featuring vivid black vertical bands on an orange-yellow body with red fin edging. A lively, boisterous schooling barb that requires a large group to distribute aggression and prevent fin-nipping. One of the most popular beginner fish worldwide. Pack of 8.
Care Guide
Keep in groups of 8+. The larger the school, the less aggression toward tankmates. At least 80 L. Feed quality flake, small pellets, and frozen daphnia. Avoid keeping with long-finned fish like bettas or angelfish — will nip fins. Excellent in a tiger barb species tank or with robust, fast-moving community fish.
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