TIGER BARB FISH by Laketempest 2011/03/21 16:09
Did you know that female tiger barb fish can lay as many as 1000 eggs in a day? Here is some facts and information about tiger barb fishes!
> Tiger barb, also known as Sumatra barb, is a popular species of tropical freshwater fish from Asia. It belongs to the Puntis Genus of the minnow family. Life span of the tiger barb fish is up to 6 years. They can grow up to 7 cm long and 3 cm wide. Often found in the Asian region of Malay peninsula, Sumatra and Borneo, these fish were imported in the United States in 1992 and have become one of the most popular pet fish of the United States.
> The tiger barb fish prefers to remain in groups, so it's advisable that you have a big aquarium tank if you choose to have tiger barb at your place. They are aggressive tropical fish species and they form a shoal in a pecking order. If they are kept in large tanks, they are bound to cause problems for other group of fishes staying in the aquarium. Injured fish should be kept away from tiger barb as they have the tendency to attack injured fish. Also fishes who have long fins are not recommended as tiger barb fish tank mates get hurt due to their fin nipping tendencies.
Tiger Barb Fish Care;
As the tiger barb fish is a more active species of fish, it's necessary that you keep them in large groups. In order for their proper growth, they should be kept with members of their species. You can see them frequently engaging in racing games with each other. If kept alone in a water tank, it gradually loses all its features and becomes a dull and boring fish which prefers to stay behind plants and in dark corners. For survival it should be provided with good quality water and the water should be changed after regular intervals. For the aquarium make sure there's plenty of rocks for the tiger fish for hiding. Plants and vegetation shouldn't be kept in the center as it minimizes the moving space.
Tiger Barb Fish Food;
Tiger barbs are omnivorous which means they will eat anything and everything that will fit in their tiny mouth. They feed on plant matter, small worms and sometimes even on injured fish. Therefore, it's very important that tiger barb fishes get a diet which consists of various foods such as vegetables and small pieces of meat. You can also feed them a high quality flake food and live or frozen foods.
Tiger Barb Fish Breeding;
Tiger barb fishes are known to be very fertile and the population can double itself in not less that 13 months. The fishes become ready for mating once they have reached a length of 3 cm. Female tiger barbs are larger than the male and also have a big belly. It's best to give them a separate breeding aquarium as they prefer eating up their own and other fishes eggs.
Tiger Barb Fish Dying;
There are many people who often complain that their tiger fishes are dying. The death of a tiger fish could be due to various causes. The water temperature should not be more than 68 to 77 degree F. Make sure the water of the fish tank is either soft or medium hard. Not enough space for swimming is also one of the reasons of death. Always remember to place them in a group of 7 to 8 tiger barb fishes, any less number will result in fierce competition among themselves in which they become predators for each other.
Did you know that female tiger barb fish can lay as many as 1000 eggs in a day? Here is some facts and information about tiger barb fishes!
> Tiger barb, also known as Sumatra barb, is a popular species of tropical freshwater fish from Asia. It belongs to the Puntis Genus of the minnow family. Life span of the tiger barb fish is up to 6 years. They can grow up to 7 cm long and 3 cm wide. Often found in the Asian region of Malay peninsula, Sumatra and Borneo, these fish were imported in the United States in 1992 and have become one of the most popular pet fish of the United States.
> The tiger barb fish prefers to remain in groups, so it's advisable that you have a big aquarium tank if you choose to have tiger barb at your place. They are aggressive tropical fish species and they form a shoal in a pecking order. If they are kept in large tanks, they are bound to cause problems for other group of fishes staying in the aquarium. Injured fish should be kept away from tiger barb as they have the tendency to attack injured fish. Also fishes who have long fins are not recommended as tiger barb fish tank mates get hurt due to their fin nipping tendencies.
Tiger Barb Fish Care;
As the tiger barb fish is a more active species of fish, it's necessary that you keep them in large groups. In order for their proper growth, they should be kept with members of their species. You can see them frequently engaging in racing games with each other. If kept alone in a water tank, it gradually loses all its features and becomes a dull and boring fish which prefers to stay behind plants and in dark corners. For survival it should be provided with good quality water and the water should be changed after regular intervals. For the aquarium make sure there's plenty of rocks for the tiger fish for hiding. Plants and vegetation shouldn't be kept in the center as it minimizes the moving space.
Tiger Barb Fish Food;
Tiger barbs are omnivorous which means they will eat anything and everything that will fit in their tiny mouth. They feed on plant matter, small worms and sometimes even on injured fish. Therefore, it's very important that tiger barb fishes get a diet which consists of various foods such as vegetables and small pieces of meat. You can also feed them a high quality flake food and live or frozen foods.
Tiger Barb Fish Breeding;
Tiger barb fishes are known to be very fertile and the population can double itself in not less that 13 months. The fishes become ready for mating once they have reached a length of 3 cm. Female tiger barbs are larger than the male and also have a big belly. It's best to give them a separate breeding aquarium as they prefer eating up their own and other fishes eggs.
Tiger Barb Fish Dying;
There are many people who often complain that their tiger fishes are dying. The death of a tiger fish could be due to various causes. The water temperature should not be more than 68 to 77 degree F. Make sure the water of the fish tank is either soft or medium hard. Not enough space for swimming is also one of the reasons of death. Always remember to place them in a group of 7 to 8 tiger barb fishes, any less number will result in fierce competition among themselves in which they become predators for each other.
Zaphara 2011/03/22 07:03
i remember this fish i draw in my index card coz my teacher gves a quiz and i dnt knw the parts of fish..its easy to recognize it has been illustrated...
i remember this fish i draw in my index card coz my teacher gves a quiz and i dnt knw the parts of fish..its easy to recognize it has been illustrated...
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