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Freshwater fishTiger Barb (Pride of 6)
Tiger Barb (Pride of 6)
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One of the most popular fish in the hobby due to their adaptability and hardiness, a school (or "pride," if they were real tiger cats) of 6 Tiger Barbs will complement any size aquarium with almost any but the largest tank mates.
Quick Facts
| Scientific Name | Puntigrus tetrazona |
| 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 | Sold as a group of 6 |
| Shipping Size | Approx. 1" |
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: Tiger barbs nip fins mostly when kept in small numbers. Keeping them in a group keeps the chasing within the school.
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