{"product_id":"tiger-barb","title":"Tiger Barb – Puntigrus tetrazona","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePuntigrus tetrazona\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tiger Barb\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tiger Barb is one of the most recognizable freshwater schooling fish, known for its \u003cstrong\u003eorange-gold body, four bold black vertical bands, and red-orange fins\u003c\/strong\u003e. Active, hardy, and constantly on the move, Tiger Barbs are an excellent choice for aquarists looking to add energy and strong schooling behavior to a freshwater aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative to \u003cstrong\u003eSumatra and Borneo in Southeast Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e, Tiger Barbs are highly social fish and should be maintained in groups rather than individually. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Active \/ Semi-Aggressive\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to approximately 2.75 inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 gallons\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 68–79°F\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0–8.0\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Group Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 or more\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Setup:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tiger Barbs appreciate a well-filtered aquarium with open swimming space combined with plants, driftwood, and other structure. Because they are active swimmers, adequate horizontal swimming room is important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed a varied diet of quality flakes or appropriately sized pellets supplemented with frozen or live foods such as brine shrimp, daphnia, and bloodworms. In nature, the species consumes worms, small crustaceans, and plant material. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBehavior \u0026amp; Tankmates:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tiger Barbs are active schooling fish with a reputation for \u003cstrong\u003efin-nipping\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly when kept in inadequate numbers or housed with slow-moving, long-finned fish. FishBase specifically recommends keeping them in groups and avoiding long-finned tankmates. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood tankmates include appropriately sized, active community fish that can comfortably handle the Tiger Barb's energetic behavior. Avoid Bettas, fancy guppies, long-finned angelfish, and other slow-moving fish with extended fins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Size, coloration, pattern intensity, and sex naturally vary between individual fish. Coloration may also become more pronounced as the fish matures and settles into its aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable Quantities:\u003c\/strong\u003e Individual fish and discounted group options are available. Because Tiger Barbs are social fish, we recommend keeping them in a \u003cstrong\u003egroup of at least 6\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than as a single specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll livestock from Felipe’s Fish is carefully selected and prepared for safe transport. Please review our shipping and Live Arrival Guarantee policies before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Felipe's Fish","offers":[{"title":"1 Fish","offer_id":52547948577048,"sku":null,"price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"6 Fish","offer_id":52547948609816,"sku":null,"price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"8 Fish","offer_id":52547948642584,"sku":null,"price":38.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"12 Fish","offer_id":52547948675352,"sku":null,"price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9830\/2744\/files\/Screenshot2026-08-20at12.20.38PM.png?v=1787242928","url":"https:\/\/felipesfish.com\/products\/tiger-barb","provider":"Felipe's Fish","version":"1.0","type":"link"}