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Golden Tiger Barb (Puntigrus tetrazona var. gold) - Freshwater Aquarium Fish

🐟 Golden Tiger Barb (Puntigrus tetrazona var. gold)

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🐟 Golden Tiger Barb (Puntigrus tetrazona var. gold)
Freshwater Fish • Community Schooling Fish • Color Variant • Active Swimmer

 

📋 The Golden Tiger Barb (Puntigrus tetrazona var. gold) is a vibrant gold and orange morph of the classic Tiger Barb, featuring brilliant metallic scales and subtle vertical striping. Its active schooling behavior makes it a lively and colorful addition to freshwater aquariums.

This variety is hardy and easy to keep, ideal for community setups with similarly energetic tankmates. In groups of six or more, they show natural social patterns and display schooling movements that bring the aquarium to life.

 

💡 Highlights

Golden Body: Metallic gold sheen with soft tiger patterning
Energetic Swimmer: Active schooling behavior
📏 Compact Size: Ideal for mid-size community aquariums
Captive-Bred Variety: Hardy and widely available
🐟 Beginner-Friendly: Great for new aquarists

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🧾 A Quick Look at the Golden Tiger Barb

 

📛 Common Name: Golden Tiger Barb
🔬 Scientific Name: Puntigrus tetrazona var. gold
👨‍👩‍👧 Family: Cyprinidae
🌍 Origin: Captive-bred variant of Puntigrus tetrazona (Sumatra, Borneo)
📏 Max Size: 7 cm (≈ 2.7″)
💧 pH Range: 6.5 – 7.5
🌡️ Temperature Range: 22 – 28 °C (≈ 72 – 82 °F)
🧠 Care Level: Easy
💖 Temperament: Semi-aggressive in small numbers
🏠 Min Tank Size: 95 L (≈ 25 US gallons)
📌 Tank Level: Middle
🧬 Captive Bred: ✅ Yes
🌿 Wild Caught: ❌ No
Lifespan: 5 – 6 years
🍽️ Diet: Omnivore – flakes, live, and frozen foods
🐣 Reproduction: Egg-scatterer; easy to breed

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