................................Tiger Barb
Other names:...........none Origin:......................Indonesia, Sumatra, Borneo, Thailand Max size:..................3" PH:............-..............6.5-6.8 Temperature:...........70-79 F. Min tank size:..........20 gallons Food:.........................Small live foods, flakes, vegetable matter |
The Tiger barb is a small, schooling fish that is popular among aquarists. The body is shaped in the usual barb fassion and is an orange color. Three large black bands run vertically on the body and fins.
The Tiger barb should not be kept with slow moving fish, as it will constantly nip the fins of slower fishes. This barb mixes well with other small barbs, as well as small tetras. They are hardy fish, somewhat tolerant of temperature fluctuations. Tiger barbs usually prefer to chase each other around rather than chase fish. Basic care should be taken with this fish.
The male Tiger barb is smaller, thinner, and more brightly colored than the female. These fish are difficult to breed. A healthy pair will decide to spawn and the female will lay up to 200 eggs that hatch in one day. The fry are free swimming after five days.
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