Tiger Barb – Active and Colorful Freshwater Aquarium Fish

Tiger Barbs are energetic and eye-catching freshwater fish, well known for their bold black stripes, orange fins, and active schooling behavior. Native to Southeast Asia, they are ideal for aquarists looking to add movement and color to their aquarium.

These fish are best kept in groups of six or more to prevent fin-nipping and encourage natural schooling behavior. With proper care, Tiger Barbs are hardy, easy to feed, and thrive in a wide range of tank conditions.

Key Benefits

• Brightly colored with striking tiger-like stripes

• Highly active, great for adding motion to tanks

• Easy to care for and beginner-friendly

• Helps reduce tank boredom by encouraging group activity

• Suitable for planted and community tanks (with caution)

Suitable For

• Community freshwater aquariums

• Aquarists seeking fast-swimming fish

• Tanks with similarly active species

• Mid-level aquarium dwellers

Feeding Instructions

Feed 1–2 times daily with high-quality flakes or small pellets. Supplement with occasional live or frozen food such as brine shrimp, bloodworms, or daphnia. Avoid overfeeding to maintain water quality.

Tank Requirements

• Minimum tank size: 60 liters

• Keep in groups of 6 or more to reduce aggression

• Water temperature: 22°C to 27°C

• pH range: 6.0 to 7.5

• Provide open swimming areas and planted regions

• Use a tight-fitting lid, as they may jump

FAQs

Q: Are Tiger Barbs aggressive?
They are semi-aggressive and may nip fins if kept in small numbers. Keeping them in a group of 6 or more reduces this behavior.

Q: Can they live with other fish?
Yes, but avoid slow-moving or long-finned species like bettas and angelfish. They do well with danios, rasboras, and loaches.

Q: How large do they grow?
Tiger Barbs grow up to 2.5 to 3 inches in length.