Species profile
Tiger Barb
Puntigrus tetrazonaTiger Barb (Puntigrus tetrazona) aquarium profile: minimum 30 gallon tank, 3 inch adult size, 74-80°F temperature range, and moderate care. Keep a group of at least 8.
Fin-nipperHigh energyModerate care
30 galMinimum tank
3 inAdult size
8Schooling minimum
74-80°FTemperature
Water Range
- pH
- 6-7.5
- GH
- 5-15 dGH
- KH
- 3-10 dKH
Behavior
- Temperament
- Assertive
- Fin nipping
- 4/5
- Territory
- 1/5
Diet and Care
- Diet
- omnivore
- Diet difficulty
- 1/5
- Care difficulty
- 3/5
Planning Notes
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