Barb - Golden Tiger

Scientific Name: Barbus tetrazona

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Scientific Name: Barbus tetrazona

Basic Info

The Golden Tiger Barb is a relatively small fish. It will only reach a size of two to three inches at maturity. Golden Tiger Barbs have vertical orange and black stripes on their bodies, which resemble tiger stripes. This is where their name originates. Males, however, will have more of a redder than orange tint, especially in the nose and fin areas.

Health

Golden Tiger Barbs do not require any special attention and are rather hardy. They need their water to be between 68 and 79 degrees Fahrenheit. Golden Tiger Barbs do best in slightly acidic water, with a pH in the range of six to seven. They like to eat live and frozen food, such as: bloodworms, glass worms, brine shrimp, plankton, daphnia and vegetables. They will eat flake and freeze dried foods, as well. Breeding Tiger Barbs are egg layers and they prefer to lay their eggs in dark cavernous locations. Be sure that your Golden Tigers have plenty of hiding places to lay their eggs. When spawning, they will lay about 150 eggs. Live foods will help to encourage breeding.

Habitat

Fresh water fish

Behavior

Golden Tiger Barbs can add zest and life to any aquarium. This extremely active fish will keep an onlooker captivated for hours. They are especially pleasant when in schools of five or more. Golden Tiger Barbs are also hardy and easy to take care of, which makes them great for beginners, or a low maintenance tank. Don't let the name Tiger Barb fool you. They are not a very aggressive fish. Golden Tiger Barbs get their name from their body coloration. They can get a little aggressive if not kept in schools. Also, Tiger Barbs might nip at other, less active fish, such as Angle Fish. Golden Tigers enjoy plenty of space and decorations such as driftwood and rocks. They will not bother live plants.

Origin

Indonesia

History

Golden Tiger Barbs, or the Barbus tetrazona, are originally from Borneo, Indonesia.

Common Foods

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