Tiger Barb
Barbus tetrazona
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Last updated: November 17, 2025
Overview
Active, colorful schooling fish with black stripes.
Origin: Southeast Asia
Family: Cyprinidae
Physical Characteristics
Maximum Size: 7.00 cm
Temperament: Semi Aggressive
Care Level: Easy
Diet Type: Omnivore
Habitat Requirements
Water Type: Freshwater
Temperature Range: 22.0°C - 28.0°C
pH Range: 6.0 - 8.0
Water Hardness: 5 - 20 dGH
Minimum Tank Size: 60 liters
Care and Feeding
Diet Information:
Eats flakes, insects, veggies.
Care Level:
Easy
Breeding
Breeding Difficulty: Moderate
Provide dense planting, separate eggs from adults.
Compatibility
Semi Aggressive
May nip fins of slow-moving tankmates.