Babo Tigre
(Barbus tetrazona)

Description

Vibrant Tiger Barb: A Dynamic Addition to Your Aquarium!

Add a splash of energetic beauty to your freshwater setup with the iconic Tiger Barb. Known for their striking patterns and lively schooling behavior, these active fish are a joy to observe.

Overview
The Tiger Barb (*Puntigrus tetrazona*) is instantly recognizable by its bold, orange-yellow body adorned with four distinct black vertical stripes. Their fins and snout often display a vibrant red hue, enhancing their visual appeal. These highly active, mid-dwelling schooling fish bring constant motion and an engaging dynamic to your aquarium. They are celebrated for their playful antics and strong social hierarchies within their group.

Care Level
Considered easy to intermediate, Tiger Barbs are generally hardy, making them suitable for dedicated aquarists. They are semi-aggressive and known fin-nippers, especially towards slow-moving or long-finned tank mates. To mitigate this, keep them in robust schools of at least six to twelve individuals, which helps distribute aggression amongst themselves. Compatible tank mates include fast-swimming species like Danios, Platies, and Clown Loaches.

Tank Essentials
A minimum tank size of 75-120 litres (20-30 gallons) is recommended for a healthy school of Tiger Barbs, providing ample swimming space. Replicate their natural Southeast Asian habitat with a fine substrate, dense planting along the periphery, and driftwood for cover. Maintain stable water parameters with a pH range of 6.0-7.5 and a temperature of 22-28°C.

Diet
Tiger Barbs are omnivores with hearty appetites, readily accepting a varied diet. Offer high-quality flakes or small pellets as a staple, supplemented with live or frozen foods such as brine shrimp, bloodworms, and daphnia to enhance their colours and health. Blanched vegetables can also be included for roughage.

Why Buy From Us
When you buy Tiger Barb online from us, you receive healthy aquarium fish raised with expert care. Our commitment to ethical sourcing and responsible practices ensures your new aquatic companions arrive vibrant and ready to thrive. Experience the Corais de Vidro difference for exceptional quality.

• Scientific Name: Puntigrus tetrazona
• Common Name / Variant: Tiger Barb
• Maximum Size: 8 cm
• Origin: Southeast Asia (Borneo, Sumatra) – widely captive-bred
• pH Range: 6.0–7.5
• Temperature: 22–28°C
• Lifespan: 5–7 years
• Swimming Zone: Mid

Bring the lively spirit of Tiger Barbs to your freshwater tank today!