What is the scientific name of the tiger barb?

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What is the scientific name of the tiger barb?​

Keeping in a tank Scientific Name Puntius tetrazona Common Name Tiger barb, sumatra barb, tiger tetra Tank size 50 l (13,21 gallons) and more Temperament Sometimes aggressive Diet Omnivorous

How big of a tank does a tiger barbs need?​

The minimum tank size for a small group of Tiger Barbs should be at least 20 gallons. However, we recommend going with a 30-gallon tank if you can. As we mentioned earlier, these fish are avid swimmers. The more room they have, the better.
Tiger barb is an active schooling fish and it is quite an aggressive one towards other fishes in a tank. In case when you have a school of 6 and more species, the fish behaves quite peaceful (provided with good nutrition) and they are busy with each other and don’t disturb their tank mates.
Where do tiger barbs live in the wild?
In the wild, you can find Tiger Barbs inhabiting lakes, streams, and swamps that are lined with trees. Thanks to the decaying plant matter in the water, conditions tend to be more acidic. For the best results, you need to mimic their natural environment as closely as possible.

How do you take care of a tiger barb?
Tiger Barb Habitat and Care. Tigers Barbs tolerate a wide range of water conditions but do best in soft, slightly acidic water. The ideal tank should have a large open area for swimming, with an abundance of live or artificial plants around the periphery of the tank.

What are the best tankmates for a tiger barb?​

One of the best tankmates for the tiger barb provided there is considerable space is the clown loach, which will school with the tiger barbs and act as they do, and the tigers act as the loaches do. Tiger barbs do best in soft, slightly acidic water. The tank should be well lit with ample vegetation,…