Tiger Barb
Capoeta tetrazona
Native Region:
Indonesia.
Temperament: Community. Peaceful and
extremely active. Will fin nip other fish like guppies or larger fish to chase.
Feeding:
Staple foods,
vegetable flakes, thawed adult brine shrimp, and live foods. However, vegetable matter is
heavy influence in diet in the wild.
Temperature Range:
68-74°F.
pH:
6.5-7.8
dH range:
5.0 -
19.0
Adult Size:
2 3/4"
Sexing:
Males
have brighter red in dorsal fins and more color generally. Females are larger and
have more width in the body.
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General Comments: Best to have 3-4 individuals together in a tank.
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This page was last updated on
05/10/07.
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