This species is notoriously aggressive with a reputation for biting the fins of other fishes, although this behaviour only seems to be pronounced when insufficient numbers are purchased or space is limited.

That said, it is relatively boisterous and does not make an ideal companion for timid, slow-moving, or long-finned species such as many livebearers, cichlids, and anabantoids.

Species – Tiger Barb - Puntius Tetrazona 

Current Size – 3cm - 3.5cm

Adult Length – 7cm

Temperature Range – 22 - 26°C

pH Range – 6.0 – 8.0