Balloon Albino Tiger Barb Care Guide
Puntigrus tetrazona
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Bioload Score
2000
Semi-AggressiveModerate
- Max Size
- 7 cm / 2.8"
- Temperature
- 20–26°C (68–79°F)
- pH Range
- 6 – 8
- Min Tank Size
- 75L (20 gal)
- Min Group Size
- 6 fish
- Tank Level
- Mid-Top
- Origin
- Asia
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
An omnivorous fish that eats small invertebrates, algae, plant matter and prepared foods.
Community Compatibility
Suitable tankmates include similarly sized, active barbs, danios, rasboras, larger tetras and peaceful loaches, while slow or long-finned fish are best avoided.
Good to Know
The Balloon Albino Tiger Barb is a selectively bred short-bodied, pale form of the Tiger Barb, whose bold vertical bands are reduced or softened by its albino coloration.
Gender Differences
Females are generally fuller-bodied, while males are slimmer and develop stronger red coloration on the snout and fins.
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