Tiger Barb
Average Size: 1 inch
Maximum Size: 2 inches
Food: commercial tropical fish flakes, freeze dried brine shrimp, etc.
Minimum Aquarium Size: 20 gallons
Other Equipment: filter, heater, and aerator
Water Changes: 25% every week or 50% every two weeks
Nature: semi-aggressive
Summary
Tiger Barbs are schooling fish and need to be in schools of 6 or more fish. If they aren't kept in schools that large, then they may start to nip at eachother. You can tell the difference between a male and female Tiger Barb by looking at the shape of it's flank. A female will be slightly plumper looking than a male.
Maximum Size: 2 inches
Food: commercial tropical fish flakes, freeze dried brine shrimp, etc.
Minimum Aquarium Size: 20 gallons
Other Equipment: filter, heater, and aerator
Water Changes: 25% every week or 50% every two weeks
Nature: semi-aggressive
Summary
Tiger Barbs are schooling fish and need to be in schools of 6 or more fish. If they aren't kept in schools that large, then they may start to nip at eachother. You can tell the difference between a male and female Tiger Barb by looking at the shape of it's flank. A female will be slightly plumper looking than a male.