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.
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