Tiger Barb Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Tiger Barb in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: beginner
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: omnivore
• Minimum tank size: 20 gallons (75 liters) for a small school
• Compatibility: Best kept in schools of 6 or more to diffuse aggression. Compatible with fast-moving, robust fish. Avoid keeping with slow-moving, long-finned, or shy species.
• Special requirements: Requires a well-planted tank with open swimming spaces. Strong filtration and regular water changes are essential. Keeping them in larger schools helps reduce fin-nipping behavior towards other species.

Water parameters

Temperature

72-79°F (22-26°C)

pH level

6.0-7.5

Hardness

5-12 dGH

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