Green Tiger Barb

🐟 Green Tiger Barb
(Puntigrus tetrazona – Green Morph)

Description:
The Green Tiger Barb is a striking color variant of the classic Tiger Barb. Instead of orange and black stripes, it displays a bold green iridescent sheen that shimmers under aquarium lighting. Active and social, these barbs are best kept in schools, where their playful nature shines and their mild fin-nipping habits are minimized.

Key Features:

• Hardy and easy to care for

• Brilliant metallic green coloration

• Schooling fish that thrive in groups

• Great for planted or community aquariums with the right tankmates

Care Requirements:

• Tank Size: 20 gallons minimum (larger for bigger schools)
• Size: 2–3 inches adult
• Temperament: Semi-aggressive; best in groups of 6+ to reduce aggression
• Diet: Omnivore – accepts flakes, pellets, frozen, and live foods
• Temperature: 72–82°F
• pH: 6.0–7.5
• Hardness: 4–10 dGH

Tank Setup:

• Provide open swimming areas with some plants or décor for cover
• Best kept with other active, fast-moving species (avoid long-finned fish like angelfish or bettas)
• Keep in a school to display natural, lively behavior

Pro Tips:

• The bigger the group, the less they’ll fin-nip
• Combine with other barbs, danios, or larger tetras for an active community
• Their green shimmer shows best under full-spectrum lighting