Barb Tiger | Capoeta tetrazona
Sumatran Fish (Tiger Barb), as the name implies, this fish does come from Sumatra, the characteristics of this fish are clear, its body is elongated, flat to the side. On its silvery yellow body there are four vertical black stripes. one on the head through the eyes and gill cover, two on the body, and one on the base of the tail.
Sumatran fish are agile and active in swimming. This fish is classified as a peacemaker, but when it reaches adulthood this fish is a bit nosy and likes to chase other fish, so don’t be surprised if you keep it with other fish in an aquarium, there will be fish whose tails or scales are damaged due to the nosy of this Sumatran fish. This fish is quite greedy, he never refuses any kind of natural or artificial feed.
The Tiger Barb is silver/gold in color with black stripes and orange-accented fins. They are very lively and playful fish who prefer to go to school. They prefer a well-planted tank of at least 30 gallons with soft, slightly acidic water. Rocks and driftwood can be added to the aquarium, but leave plenty of room for swimming.
The Tiger Barb is a very active fish that can irritate or even bite the fins of larger and slower moving fish. It is best, when trying to breed Tiger Barbs, keep a number of Barbs in the same tank until they pair up. After the pair breeds, the female will lay eggs and the male will follow behind to fertilize.
The seeds will swim freely after about 5 days. Feed the newly hatched brine shrimp fry until they are large enough to accept the crushed flake food. The Tiger Barb needs to be fed a variety of foods including vegetables as well as foods that contain meat. Feed quality flake foods as well as live and frozen foods such as brine shrimp and bloodworms.
- The age of the prospective parent is equal to 3 months or more, length .
- When the female parent is mature, her belly is rounded and soft when touched, her body color is normal.
- On the other hand, males are slimmer and have a striking body color. Male fish that have matured sex often change color.
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