🐟 Short Body Tiger Barb (Puntigrus tetrazona var. “Short Body”)
Freshwater Barb • Ornamental Variant • Active Schooling • Community Fish
 
📋 The Short Body Tiger Barb (Puntigrus tetrazona var. “Short Body”) is a compact, selectively bred morph of the classic Tiger Barb, developed for its rounder body shape and intensified color pattern. This ornamental variant retains the same bold black stripes and bright orange hues, giving it a stocky, eye-catching appearance.
Its smaller, more rounded frame makes it especially suitable for medium community aquariums, where it displays lively shoaling behavior and playful activity. Like standard Tiger Barbs, they thrive in groups of six or more, which helps distribute energy and minimize fin-nipping tendencies.
They’re hardy, active, and a striking visual addition to any planted or aquascaped tank, offering a unique twist on one of the aquarium hobby’s most popular fish.
 
💡 Highlights
✨ Distinctive Short Body Form: Rounder, more compact appearance
⚪ Bright Striped Pattern: Classic black bars on vivid orange body
📏 Compact Size: Ideal for mid-sized aquariums
✅ Captive-Bred Morph: Hardy and colorful
🐟Social Schooling Fish: Best kept in groups of six or more