Species Profile
Tiger Barb
Puntigrus tetrazona
Barbsfin-nipper
Adult size
3″
Minimum tank
30 gal
Temperature
75–82°F
pH
6–7.5
Schooling
Group of 8+
Water level
mid
Diet
Flake, pellets, frozen
Notes
Stunning gold-and-black striped barb with red-trimmed fins, but a notorious fin-nipper. Keep 8+ to focus the nipping within the group; never house with bettas, angels, or any long-finned fish. Active mid-water swimmer.
Compatible Tankmates
Best tank mates for Tiger Barb
Every species below passes the compatibility engine when paired with Tiger Barbin a suitably sized tank. Verdicts come from the same rules the builder uses — click a card to see that species' own care profile and its tank mates in turn.
Neon Tetra
GoodCompatible in a suitable tank (≥30gal). Watch schooling numbers and stocking density.
Cardinal Tetra
GoodCompatible in a suitable tank (≥30gal). Watch schooling numbers and stocking density.
Serpae Tetra
GoodCompatible in a suitable tank (≥30gal). Watch schooling numbers and stocking density.
Rummynose Tetra
GoodCompatible in a suitable tank (≥30gal). Watch schooling numbers and stocking density.
Harlequin Rasbora
GoodCompatible in a suitable tank (≥30gal). Watch schooling numbers and stocking density.
Endler's Livebearer
GoodCompatible in a suitable tank (≥30gal). Watch schooling numbers and stocking density.
Platy
GoodCompatible in a suitable tank (≥30gal). Watch schooling numbers and stocking density.
Molly
GoodCompatible in a suitable tank (≥30gal). Watch schooling numbers and stocking density.
Swordtail
GoodCompatible in a suitable tank (≥30gal). Watch schooling numbers and stocking density.
German Blue Ram
GoodCompatible in a suitable tank (≥30gal). Watch schooling numbers and stocking density.
Bolivian Ram
GoodCompatible in a suitable tank (≥30gal). Watch schooling numbers and stocking density.
Bronze Corydoras
GoodCompatible in a suitable tank (≥30gal). Watch schooling numbers and stocking density.
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