Common Name: Tiger Barb
Scientific Name: Puntius tetrazona

Min. Tank Size: 10 Gallons
Maximum Size: 3"
Origin: Indonesia
Temperment: Semi-Aggressive
Temperature: 68F-79F
pH: 6.2-7.0
Lifespan: 5+ years
Fish per Tank: 3 or more

Notes: The Tiger Barb is a fin-nipper. If you
want Tiger Barbs in a community aquarium,
you must purchase at least 6 so that they will
leave other fish alone and pick on each other.

Tank Mates: Tiger Barbs, Larger Tetras, Plecos,
Corydoras Catfish, and most other barbs.

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