Green Tiger Barb (Puntigrus tetrazona)

Quarantined barb for planted and community aquariums in Canada.

The Green Tiger Barb is a selectively bred colour form of the Tiger Barb with a deep green body sheen and the same active schooling personality. It is best suited to energetic barb tanks or fast-moving community setups.

Why This Fish Stands Out

• Deep green Tiger Barb colour form
• Active schooling behaviour with strong display movement
• Excellent fish for energetic barb-focused aquariums

Aquarium Setup & Behaviour

Provide open swimming room, a proper group, and sturdy tankmates. Avoid slow fish and long-finned species.

Keep in a group of at least 6 whenever possible. Group size is important for spreading chasing and reducing fin-nipping problems.

Feeding

Feed flakes, pellets, and varied frozen/live foods with some plant-based content.

Natural Colour & Livestock Integrity

Colour comes from genetics, maturity, health, and proper conditioning. Topick Aquarium does not use hormones to artificially enhance fish colour.

Topick Aquarium Livestock Standard

All fish at Topick Aquarium are carefully quarantined and conditioned to our stable local tap water before sale. Although barbs and rasboras may come from different natural habitats, stable water, gradual acclimation, healthy feeding, and a mature aquarium matter more than chasing exact wild parameters.

Care Summary

• Scientific Name: Puntigrus tetrazona
• Adult Size: Approximately 6–7 cm
• Care Level: Beginner to Intermediate
• Recommended Tank: Mature aquarium with open swimming space, stable filtration, and compatible active tankmates

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Green Tiger Barb a different species from Tiger Barb?
No. It is a colour form of Puntigrus tetrazona.

Can Green Tiger Barbs nip fins?
Yes, especially in small groups or with slow long-finned tankmates.

What tankmates are best?
Fast, active fish of similar size are better than delicate or long-finned fish.

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