Barb..

Spesis ikan yang paling sesuai bagi peminat junior akuarium dan ikan hiasan seperti saya antaranya adalah Barb.. Terdapat pelbagai spesis Barb seperti Tiger Barb, Green Barb, Albino/Gold Barb dan Rosy Barb.. Banyak infomasi berkaitan ikan ini di internet.. Selamat berkenalan dengan si ikan lincah ini..

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Scientific Name : Puntius tetrazona

Common Names : Sumatra Barb, Green and Albino, Part belt Barb

Care Level : Easy

Size : 3 inches (8 cm)

pH : 6 - 7.5

Temperature : 70°F - 78°F (21°C - 26°C)

Water Hardness : 5° to 15° dH

Origin / Habitat : Indonesia, Sumatra, Borneo

Lifespan : 5 years

Temperament / Behavior : They can be semi-aggressive. They do best when kept in a school of 6 or more. Getting only of couple of them will surely bring out their fin nipping behavior.

Tiger Barb Breeding : Breeding them can be somewhat difficult. Barbs are egg layers and they will eat the eggs. Provide plenty of broad leaf plants for them to scatter their eggs on. Separate the adults from the eggs.

Tiger Barb Tank Size : 20 gallon or larger.

Tiger Barb Tank Mates : Avoid keeping them with tropical fish that are long-finned and slow moving. They will most likely not do well with this fish.

Fish Disease : Freshwater Fish Disease - Diagnose, Symptoms and Treatment

Tiger Barb Food : Omnivore, will accept flake, freeze-dried and especially live foods such as brine shrimp.

Tank Region : Middle

Gender : The female is usually bigger and the male may develop a red coloration on its nose.

Fish Lore Forum : Tiger Barb Forum

Author : Mike FishLore

*sumber gambar dan informasi adalah daripada Google Images dan www.fishlore.com