{"product_id":"tiger-barb","title":"Tiger Barb juvenile","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"263\" data-end=\"526\"\u003eThe Tiger Barb is a bold, energetic freshwater fish known for its striking black vertical stripes over a golden-orange body and vibrant red fins. Active and eye-catching, this lively schooling species adds constant movement and personality to community aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"514\" data-start=\"511\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"183\" data-start=\"68\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"560\" data-end=\"847\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"560\" data-end=\"576\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-aggressive (fin nipper if not properly grouped)\u003cbr data-start=\"629\" data-end=\"632\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"632\" data-end=\"653\"\u003eDifficulty Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003cbr data-start=\"658\" data-end=\"661\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"661\" data-end=\"676\"\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.5–3 inches\u003cbr data-start=\"689\" data-end=\"692\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"692\" data-end=\"705\"\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–7 years\u003cbr data-start=\"715\" data-end=\"718\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"718\" data-end=\"732\"\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–30 gallons minimum\u003cbr data-start=\"754\" data-end=\"757\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"757\" data-end=\"773\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 74–80°F\u003cbr data-start=\"781\" data-end=\"784\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"784\" data-end=\"791\"\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0–7.5\u003cbr data-start=\"799\" data-end=\"802\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"802\" data-end=\"821\"\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft to moderately hard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"1041\"\u003e✔ Keep in groups of 6–8+ (very important!)\u003cbr data-start=\"891\" data-end=\"894\"\u003e✔ Larger schools reduce aggression\u003cbr data-start=\"928\" data-end=\"931\"\u003e✔ Provide open swimming space\u003cbr data-start=\"960\" data-end=\"963\"\u003e✔ Add plants and décor for structure\u003cbr data-start=\"999\" data-end=\"1002\"\u003e✔ Avoid long-finned, slow-moving fish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1043\" data-end=\"1103\"\u003eWhen kept in proper numbers, they are active but manageable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1086\" data-start=\"1083\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1100\" data-start=\"1088\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"869\" data-start=\"587\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e Food\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1124\" data-end=\"1150\"\u003eTiger Barbs are omnivores:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1152\" data-end=\"1271\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1152\" data-end=\"1175\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1175\"\u003eHigh-quality flakes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1176\" data-end=\"1187\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1178\" data-end=\"1187\"\u003ePellets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1188\" data-end=\"1219\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1190\" data-end=\"1219\"\u003eFrozen or live brine shrimp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1220\" data-end=\"1234\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1234\"\u003eBloodworms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1235\" data-end=\"1271\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1237\" data-end=\"1271\"\u003eOccasional vegetable-based foods\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1273\" data-end=\"1309\"\u003eFeed small portions 1–2 times daily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1163\" data-start=\"1105\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eFun Facts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1686\" data-start=\"1413\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e• Their black stripes give them the “tiger” name.\u003cbr data-start=\"1384\" data-end=\"1387\"\u003e• They are extremely active mid-water swimmers.\u003cbr data-start=\"1434\" data-end=\"1437\"\u003e• Color intensifies in healthy, well-maintained tanks.\u003cbr data-start=\"1491\" data-end=\"1494\"\u003e• One of the most popular and hardy community fish species.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aquaticscapes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44831326011494,"sku":null,"price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/5055\/5750\/files\/ChatGPTImageFeb26_2026_06_22_59PM.png?v=1772155426","url":"https:\/\/aquaticscapesco.com\/products\/tiger-barb","provider":"Aquaticscapes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}