Tiger Barb
Puntigrus tetrazona · family Cyprinidae
Parameters
- Temperature
- 22–26 °C
- pH
- 6–7.5
- Hardness
- 5–15 °dGH
- Tank volume
- from 100 L
- Maximum size
- up to 7 cm
- Group size
- min 8, ideal 12
- Temperament
- Semi-aggressive
- Swimming zone
- Middle
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Lifespan
- 5–7 years
Description
Active, vivid, and notorious for nipping fins. In a large school (8+) aggression dissipates within the group; in smaller groups it shreds tankmates' fins.
Care
Long tank, at least 100 L. A group of 8+ is mandatory.
Feeding
Omnivore. Loves live and frozen foods.
Compatibility
Compatibility data not yet available.
FAQ
- С кем нельзя держать суматранских барбусов?
- С петушками, скаляриями, гурами и любыми вуалевыми. Барбусы обрывают длинные плавники.
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Sources
- Wikipedia: Puntigrus tetrazona · Wikipedia · 2026-05-22