Tiger Barb (Bleeker, 1855)
| Scientific Name | Puntius tetrazona |
| Diet | Omnivore; brine shrimp, meaty foods, flake, some vegetable matter |
| Alt Common Name | Sumatra Barb |
| Family | Cyprinidae |
| Origin | Borneo and Sumatra |
| Aquarist Level | Beginner |
| Community Aquarium Safe | No |
| Coloration | Gold body with six Black bands. Red tips on fins. |
| Disposition | Somewhat peaceful, but may nip the fins of slower moving species. |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Compatibility | Compatible with other Barbs, Catfish, Dwarf Cichlids, Larger-sized Livebearers, Loaches, Plecos, Rainbowfish. |
| Mature Size | 3 inches |
| Minimum Recommended Aquarium Size | 25 gallons |
| Sexual Dimorphism | Males have brighter coloration when mature, particularly when breeding. |