PisciDex Species Profile
Tiger Barb
Active striped barb that can nip fins when under-grouped, best kept in a large school with sturdy tankmates.
Puntigrus tetrazona
Cyprinidae | Southeast Asia | Borneo, Sumatra, and Malay Peninsula
Core Requirements
Tank Size
30 gallons minimum
Adult Size
3 inches
Group Size
Group 8+
Bioload
2/10
Water Parameters
Temperature
72-82 F
pH
6-8
Plant Safe
Yes
Invert Safe
Yes
Data Confidence
medium
Temperature note: Recommended and tolerated temperature ranges currently match the primary care profile.
Care Warnings
- Fin-nipping risk is much higher when under-grouped or kept with slow long-finned fish.
Behavior & Husbandry
Temperament
Semi-Aggressive
Aggression
4/10
Diet
Omnivore
Difficulty
Easy
Lifespan
6 years
Breeding
Easy
Schooling
Yes
Compatibility Tags
CommunitySemi AggressiveSchoolingMid WaterPlant SafeInvert SafeBeginner Friendly
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Species Compatibility
Database-driven compatibility notes for planning community aquariums.