GloFish Tiger Barb (Puntigrus tetrazona)
Fish in the family Cyprinidae. Easy care. Freshwater.
Quick facts
Scientific namePuntigrus tetrazona
FamilyCyprinidae
Also known asGloFish Barb, Fluorescent Tiger Barb
Care levelEasy
Reef safetyFreshwater
TemperamentSemi Aggressive
Dietomnivore
Adult size2.8 in
Minimum tank size20 gallons
Water parametersTemp 72-80°F, pH 6.0-7.5, GH 4-15 dGH
Appearance
Tiger barb expressing fluorescent protein color (green, orange, red, blue, purple, pink); bars remain visible over the glowing body.
Difficulty and care for the GloFish Tiger Barb
Easy
Origin and habitat
Patented fluorescent strain of Puntigrus tetrazona (captive-bred)
Keeper notes
Same fin-nipping temperament as standard tiger barbs; keep 8+ and avoid long-finned tankmates. Eats shrimp.
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