The Fighting Barb

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fish
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:USS_Barb_(SS-220)
gptkbp:activities high activity level
gptkbp:average_temperature 24 to 28 ° C
gptkbp:behavior schooling fish
can be aggressive towards slow-moving fish
gptkbp:breeding_season spring to summer
egg scatterer
males display to attract females
can breed every few weeks
males chase females during spawning
gptkbp:care_instructions requires infusoria or powdered food
gptkbp:color can change color based on mood
albino and green variants exist
varied, often with red and black stripes
gptkbp:color_options colors more vibrant in good health
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Tiger_Barb
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:diet omnivorous
gptkbp:difficulty 5 to 15 d GH
gptkbp:egg_color transparent
gptkbp:family gptkb:Cyprinidae
gptkbp:fins forked tail
gptkbp:foraging_behavior feed multiple times a day
gptkbp:fuel_capacity minimum 20 gallons
separate tank recommended
regular water changes needed
prefer a well-planted environment.
requires swimming space and hiding spots
gptkbp:habitat freshwater rivers
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Fighting Barb
gptkbp:interacts_with generally not aggressive towards humans
gptkbp:level 6.0 to 8.0
gptkbp:lifespan 3 to 5 years
gptkbp:lighting moderate to bright
gptkbp:material gravel or sand
gptkbp:members more active in groups
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:Southeast_Asia
gptkbp:origin Borneo, Sumatra, Java
gptkbp:photography provide caves or dense plants for security
gptkbp:predators larger fish may eat them
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Puntius_tetrazona
gptkbp:size up to 10 cm
gptkbp:social_structure dominance hierarchy may form
gptkbp:species live plants preferred
compatible with other barbs and tetras
gptkbp:tank_mates compatible with other small fish
avoid very small fish as tank mates
gptkbp:traded_on community tank
requires space to swim
prefer dense planting for hiding
gptkbp:type_of sponge filter recommended
gptkbp:water_management susceptible to fin rot
gptkbp:water_quality needs clean, well-filtered water
gptkbp:water_source stable parameters are crucial for health