{"product_id":"moss-green-tiger-barb-puntigrus-tetrazona","title":"Moss Green Tiger Barb | Puntigrus tetrazona","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Moss Green Tiger Barb is a striking colour form of the classic tiger barb, its body cloaked in a deep, iridescent green-black that shimmers under good lighting. Bold, fast and full of energy, it is a hardy schooling fish, though its lively fin-nipping streak means it needs to be kept in a proper group with carefully chosen tank mates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tiger barb originates from Sumatra, Borneo and surrounding parts of Southeast Asia, where it lives in warm, clear, flowing forest streams and tributaries with sandy beds, rocks and leaf litter. The moss green form is a selectively bred variety of this species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis variety has the classic stocky tiger barb shape but with a rich metallic green to bronze-black body that largely masks the familiar vertical stripes, often with reddish highlights on the snout and fins. Adults reach around 6–7 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSemi-aggressive and a notorious fin-nipper, it is best kept in a shoal of at least eight, which focuses its energy within the group rather than on other fish. Kept in larger numbers it is much better behaved, but it should still be paired only with robust, short-finned companions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn easy-going omnivore that eagerly takes quality flakes and micro-pellets along with frozen and live foods such as bloodworm and brine shrimp, plus some vegetable matter. Variety keeps colour and condition strong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide a tank of at least 110 litres with open swimming space, some planting and moderate flow. Tiger barbs are hardy and adaptable but appreciate clean, well-filtered water and regular partial water changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn egg-scatterer with no parental care. In a separate planted spawning tank a conditioned pair will scatter adhesive eggs, which should be protected from the adults. Fry are small and take fine foods once free-swimming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePuntigrus tetrazona (formerly Puntius \/ Barbus tetrazona)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoss Green Tiger Barb, Green Tiger Barb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoutheast Asia (Sumatra, Borneo) – selectively bred form\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6–7 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–7 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSemi-aggressive (fin-nipper)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e110 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e130 litres or larger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore – flakes, micro-pellets, frozen and live foods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22–26 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.5–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–15 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRobust community aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther tiger barbs and robust, short-finned fish such as danios, larger tetras, rainbowfish, Corydoras and similarly sturdy community species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong-finned, slow fish such as bettas, angelfish and fancy guppies, which will be nipped, as well as very timid or much smaller species.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55232844955939,"sku":"AA1418","price":9.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium (5-10cm)","offer_id":55232844988707,"sku":"AA1418-M","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/moss-green-tiger-barb-puntig-43091544080675-lv.webp?v=1790307473","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/moss-green-tiger-barb-puntigrus-tetrazona","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}