Description
Tiger Barb
Tiger Barb's are a semi-aggressive species, which are very lively and playful and prefer to be in schools.
They will thrive in a well-planted tank with soft, slightly acidic water, but do leave plenty of space for swimming. The Tiger Barb is a very active fish, but be cautious that they may nip the fins of larger, slower moving fish.
Features
Approx. size: 1-2" / 3-5cm
Maximum size: 3"
Origin: Indonesia
Family: Cyprinidae
Temperament: Semi-aggressive
Ideal number kept together: 6+
Water conditions
Our conditions: pH 7.5
Ideal pH: 6.0–7.5
Hardness: KH 4-10
Water flow: low/moderate
Temperature: 22–26 °C
Ease of care
Easy. Tiger barbs are very hardy but prefer softer water, semi-aggressive, can fin-nip long-finned fish, good with other barbs. Shoaling fish.
Diet
Omnivore - The main food we recommend would be small granules, flake and pellets. Mixing in some live or frozen brine, or other fresh alternatives
can help enhance their health.
Compatibility
Semi-aggressive, house with other peaceful fish such as smaller barbs - no long-finned fish, like guppies. Will shoal in larger aquariums.
Breeding
Egg layers, occasional breeders in captivity. If trying to breed Tiger Barbs, house a number of Barbs in the same aquarium until they pair off. After a pair has developed, the female will lay the eggs and the male will follow behind to fertilize. The fry will be free-swimming after about a week.
Life Span
Tiger barbs have a lifespan of 5+ years in perfect conditions.
For more information on general fishkeeping and our shipping procedures click here.
In stock orders placed before 2pm will be despatched on the same working day (not including palletised items, pond plants or fibreglass ponds).
Pre-orders are shipped once we have the stock available and will be shipped using the service chosen at checkout.
All services are working day services and do not include delivery on Saturdays and Sundays or public holidays as standard. Deliveries are usually Monday to Friday only, although some Royal Mail items may be delivered on weekends as standard if the service is available in your area.
| SERVICE | SPEND | COST |
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| Royal Mail (2-3 days) | £0.00-£49.99 | £2.99 |
| Royal Mail Next Day (1-2 days) | £0.00-£49.99 | £4.99 |
| Parcelforce 24 (1 day) | £0.00-£49.99 | £7.99 |
| Parcelforce 24 (1 day) | £50 and up | FREE |
| Pallets (booked in) | aquariums / bulky items | |
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Pallets Standard (3-5 days) |
- | FREE |
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Pallets Express (1-2 days) |
- | £39.99 |
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| *EXCLUDED ITEMS | extra delivery fees apply: | |
| Fibreglass Ponds (booked in) | ||
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Zone 1 (7-10 days) |
- | £79.99 |
| Zone 2 (7-14 days) | - | £149.99 |
| Zone 3 (7-21 days) | - | £249.99 |
| Pond Plants (direct from grower) |
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| All pond plants (3-10 days) | one-off fee regardless of order size/value | £5.99 |
Please see our full delivery information page and terms and conditions for detailed information on shipping policies and zones