The Red Tiger Barb (Puntigrus tetrazona) is a popular freshwater aquarium fish known for its vibrant red and black stripes. Here are some key characteristics and care information for Red Tiger Barbs:
Red Tiger Barbs are small, colorful fish with a streamlined body. They are named for their striking red coloration with four black vertical stripes along their body. These stripes resemble a tiger’s stripes, hence the name.
They typically reach a size of 2 to 3 inches (5 to 7.5 cm) in captivity.
A minimum tank size of 20 gallons is recommended for a small school of Red Tiger Barbs, as they are active swimmers and appreciate space to swim and explore.
Provide plenty of hiding places and plants, but leave open swimming areas for them.
Use a good filtration system to maintain water quality as Red Tiger Barbs can produce waste.
Red Tiger Barbs are known for their active and sometimes slightly aggressive behavior, especially when kept in small numbers. To reduce aggression, it’s best to keep them in a group of at least 6 individuals.
They may nip at the fins of slower-moving or long-finned tankmates, so choose tankmates carefully.
Red Tiger Barbs can be a lively and attractive addition to a community aquarium, but it’s important to provide them with the right environment and tankmates to ensure their well-being and minimize any aggressive behavior.
III. Is this fish species peaceful or hostile?
Barbs are considered semi-aggressive but will push smaller, susceptible fish around. They may also nibble at the fins of slower-moving tankmates. Aggressive behavior is frequent even within their species.
IV. Species compatibility
Rosy Barb, Cherry Barb, Cory Catfish, Most Types Of Plecos, Clown Loach, Tinfoil Barb, Pictus Catfish, Neon Tetra.
V. How to feed this species?
Feed your barbs twice a day if possible, or once a day if your schedule allows. Every day, feed your fish high-quality flake food. Once a day, feed them bloodworms, brine shrimp, boiled lettuce, or zucchini.
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| Weight | 1 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 15 × 20 × 30 cm |
| Family | Cyprinidae |
| Scientific Name | Puntigrus tetrazona |
| Tank size | 30 gallons |
| Special Diet | Quality flake food as well as live and frozen foods such as brine shrimp, bloodworms, and beef heart. |
| Native To | Borneo and Malaysia, including Sarawak and Kalimantan |
| Care Level | Easy to moderate |
| Max water Temp | 82 °F |
| Min Water Temp | 77 °F |
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