Tiger Barb

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fish
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Fighting_Barb
gptkbp:appearance Streamlined body shape
gptkbp:average_temperature 72 to 82 ° F
gptkbp:behavior Schooling fish
Can be aggressive if kept alone
gptkbp:breeding_season Egg layer
Males display to attract females
Year-round in captivity
1 male to 2 females recommended
Males chase females during spawning
gptkbp:campus_facilities At least 5 individuals recommended
gptkbp:care_instructions Fry should be fed infusoria
gptkbp:character_traits Curious and active
gptkbp:color Orange with black stripes
Albino and green variants exist
Stress can cause color fading
gptkbp:common_name Puntigrus tetrazona
gptkbp:conservation_status Not endangered
gptkbp:diet Omnivore
gptkbp:difficulty 5 to 15 d GH
gptkbp:egg_color Sticky eggs
gptkbp:eye_color Black or red
gptkbp:family gptkb:Cyprinidae
gptkbp:fins Adipose fin present
gptkbp:fishing_regulations Beginner to intermediate
gptkbp:foraging_behavior 2-3 times a day
gptkbp:fuel_capacity Minimum 20 gallons
Regular water changes needed
Separate breeding tank recommended
Plants and open swimming space recommended
Requires good filtration
gptkbp:genus Puntigrus
gptkbp:growth_rate Fast growth rate
gptkbp:habitat Freshwater
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Tiger Barb
gptkbp:interacts_with Generally not shy
gptkbp:is_decorated_with Caves and driftwood beneficial
gptkbp:level 6.0 to 8.0
gptkbp:lifespan 5 to 7 years
gptkbp:lighting Moderate lighting preferred
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:Southeast_Asia
gptkbp:origin Borneo, Sumatra, and Java
gptkbp:research Active during the day
gptkbp:size Up to 3 inches
gptkbp:social_responsibility Ich and fin rot
gptkbp:social_structure Hierarchical in groups
gptkbp:species Avoid larger aggressive fish
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships Other barbs and tetras
gptkbp:tactics Moderate
gptkbp:tail_type Forked tail
gptkbp:tank_mates Compatible with other small fish
gptkbp:traded_on Java fern and Anubias recommended
gptkbp:water_quality Sensitive to poor water quality