🔥 Tiger Barb (Puntigrus tetrazona) – A Bold and Energetic Schooling Fish! 🔥
The Tiger Barb (Puntigrus tetrazona) is a vibrant and active freshwater fish known for its striking black stripes, orange fins, and playful nature. These energetic fish bring excitement and movement to any aquarium, making them a popular choice for hobbyists. When kept in schools, Tiger Barbs showcase their best behaviors and stunning colors. Please note: The picture is a representation of the species. The actual fish you receive will be similar, but coloration may vary. 🐠
Key Features:
- Scientific Name: Puntigrus tetrazona
- Common Name: Tiger Barb
- Size at Maturity: Up to 3 inches
- Tank Size: Minimum of 20 gallons
- Temperament: Semi-aggressive; best kept in groups of 6 or more to prevent fin-nipping
- Diet: Omnivorous – enjoys high-quality flakes, pellets, and live/frozen foods like bloodworms and brine shrimp
- Water Parameters: pH 6.0-7.5, temperature 72-80°F
- Compatibility: Best suited for community tanks with similarly active fish
The Tiger Barb thrives in well-planted aquariums with open swimming space. Keeping them in larger groups reduces their tendency to nip at tank mates and allows them to display their natural schooling behavior. 🌿
📦 Shipping Information
- We Ship on Mondays and Wednesdays via overnight shipping to ensure your Tiger Barb arrives safely and promptly. 🚚
- Heat Packs or Cold Packs will be included depending on the destination. To help us choose the right packaging, feel free to include a note with the temperature in your area at checkout. ❄️🔥
- To avoid delays or extended weekend holds, we aim to ship at the start of the week, but timing may depend on your location. 🗓️
✅ DOA Guarantee (Dead on Arrival)
At Source Aquatics, we stand by the quality of our fish and your satisfaction. In the rare case of a DOA:
- Photos Required: Please send photos of the fish in its sealed bag within 2 hours of the delivery timestamp. Afterward, take a photo of the fish on a napkin or paper towel. 📸
- Refund Policy: DOA refunds apply only to the fish, not the shipping costs. We ship your order as quickly as possible, but sometimes it may take 2-3 business days to prepare.
🐟 Out of Stock? No Problem!
If we’re out of stock after you’ve placed your order, you have options:
- Choose a Replacement Fish from our collection.
- Wait Until It’s Back in Stock – we’ll notify you as soon as it is available.
- Request a Full Refund – we value transparency and will make it right. 💯
Order your Tiger Barb today and enjoy their vibrant colors and playful schooling behavior in your aquarium! We look forward to providing you with the best shopping experience at Source Aquatics. 🌿🐠
