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Tiger Barb Long Fin
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The long flowing fins of the tiger barb, along with the natural active disposition of the aquarium species, make this fish very suited to most community tanks that need some beauty and motion. The long fin tiger barbs will breed in captivity, and most offspring will feature the long-fin gene. Barbs are mid-size schooling fish. Tiger barbs are slightly more aggressive than tetras, and larger barbs can handle mid-size African cichlid tanks.
Quick Facts
| Scientific Name | Puntigrus tetrazona (long-fin variety) |
| Origin | Indonesia (Sumatra, Borneo) |
| Care Level | Easy, good for beginners |
| Temperament | Semi-aggressive (fin-nipper) |
| Adult Size | Up to 3" |
| Lifespan | 5–7 years |
| Diet | Omnivore |
| Water Temperature | 72–80°F |
| pH | 6.0–7.5 |
| Group Size | Does best in a group (helps prevent fin-nipping) |
| Shipping Size | Approx. 1½" |
Care Guide
Tank setup: Give them a filter, a heater and plenty of open swimming space.
Feeding: Feed a quality flake or small pellet once or twice a day, only as much as they eat in a couple of minutes. They also enjoy frozen foods like bloodworms and brine shrimp.
Tankmates: Pick fast, sturdy tankmates such as other barbs, danios, loaches, corydoras and larger tetras. Avoid slow, long-finned fish like bettas, angelfish, gouramis and guppies.
Good to know: Keep them in a group so they nip each other's fins less, and give them plenty of open swimming space.
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