By Wasif Mallick

Red Tiger Barb

Introduction 


The body of this variety is red; the dark bands of the wild Tiger Barb are virtually missing on the body.An albino variety is also available .



Common Name


Red Tiger Barb


Scientific Name


Barbus tetrazona


Species 


Barbus tetrazona


Habitat 


This variety does not occur in the wild.


Maximum Size 


2.5 in (6cm)


Minimum Tank Size


The length of the aquarium should be at least 60cm (24 inches).With at least 20 gallon of water.


Diet



They are omnivorous .Feed the fry newly hatched brine shrimp until large enough to accept crushed flake food.


Water Temperature


20 – 26°C / 68 – 79°F


pH


6.0 – 8.0


Hardness


dH of 5-19.


Remark 


It is a fin-nipper.




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