Veiltail Tiger Barb

Veiltail Tiger Barb is one of the most appealing variations of the Tiger Barb Puntius tetrazona. 

Veiltail Tiger Barb, like its predecessor, has a stunning color. The body is a bright yellow-to-red color with four conspicuous black stripes on a yellow-to-red backdrop. 

The main distinction between this fish and its ancestors is that the Longfin Tiger Barb has longer fins. Their colors fade slightly as they develop, but they keep their long, graceful fins.

Keep a school of these appealing fish in a large aquarium to create a dynamic, intriguing show.

II. You would love the fish because…

Veiltail Tiger Barb is a long-fin type that is ideal for beginners and is also loved by seasoned aquarists. Their tank requirements, maintenance, and food are identical to their parentage. They are quite hardy as long as their water is maintained clean by changing it regularly.

These vibrant, active fish require a lot of space to swim. The aquarium can be planted on the sides and back, but there should be enough open swimming space in the center.

Tiger Barbs are normally lively, yet they can be aggressive with tank mates. These very energetic, fast-swimming fish thrive in groups of at least 6 or 7 fish. They will develop a “pecking order” within the school. They have a proclivity to nip other fish when maintained alone or in small groups. When kept alone, they might become hostile.

They will thrive in a communal tank alongside other active species. A larger school of these barbs will keep each other busy rather than bothering other tankmates. They should not be kept with slow-swimming or long-finned fishes like gouramis or angelfish.

III. Is this fish species peaceful or hostile?

Veiltail Tiger 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 tiger 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.