Barb – Longfin Golden Tiger Barbs – 4cm

Longfin Golden Tiger Barbs – Radiant Swimmers with Flowing Fins

The Longfin Golden Tiger Barb (Puntigrus tetrazona) is a dazzling variant of the classic Tiger Barb, featuring a rich golden body with signature black stripes and gracefully extended fins. Bred through selective captive breeding, these fish offer a dynamic combination of beauty and energy. Longfin Golden Tiger Barbs are ideal for aquarists seeking a hardy, vibrant species that adds excitement to active community tanks.

Size and Lifespan

Longfin Golden Tiger Barbs typically grow to 6–7 cm in length. With attentive care, they can live for 5–7 years. To ensure optimal health and longevity, maintain clean water, offer a balanced diet, and keep them in groups of at least six to reduce aggression and stress.

Ideal Tank Setup

For Longfin Golden Tiger Barbs, start with a minimum tank size of 75 litres. Use soft sand or fine gravel as substrate and decorate with driftwood, rocks, and hardy plants like Java Fern or Amazon Sword. Provide moderate water flow and open swimming space. Target water parameters include a pH of 6.0–7.5, temperature range of 22–27°C, and moderate water hardness.

Compatible Tank Mates

Longfin Golden Tiger Barbs are semi-aggressive and most peaceful when kept in a school of six or more. Suitable companions include active fish such as Cherry Barbs, Rainbowfish, and Corydoras. Avoid slow-swimming or long-finned species like Angelfish or Bettas to prevent fin-nipping.

Feeding and Nutrition

These omnivores thrive on a varied diet. Feed Longfin Golden Tiger Barbs a mix of quality flakes or pellets and supplement with live or frozen treats like bloodworms and daphnia. Add vegetable matter such as blanched zucchini or spirulina. Feed small amounts twice daily, observing to avoid uneaten food.

Breeding and Behavior

Breeding Longfin Golden Tiger Barbs requires a separate spawning setup. Males display brighter colouring and are more slender, while females are rounder. Provide dense plants or spawning mops. After spawning, remove the adults to protect the eggs. Fry hatch in about 36 hours and can be fed infusoria or liquid fry food. These barbs are active, social fish that love to explore their environment in coordinated schools.

Species Overview

• Species: Puntigrus tetrazona
• Common Name: Longfin Golden Tiger Barbs
• Origin: Captive-bred
• Diet: Omnivore
• pH Range: 6.0–7.5
• Temperature: 22–27°C
• Maximum Size: 7 cm
• Tank Size: 75 L minimum

FAQs

How big do Longfin Golden Tiger Barbs get?
They grow to about 6–7 cm in length.

Are Longfin Golden Tiger Barbs aggressive?
They can be semi-aggressive but do best in groups, which reduces nipping.

Can they live with tetras?
Yes, especially with active varieties like Black Skirt or Serpae Tetras.

What do Longfin Golden Tiger Barbs eat?
They eat flakes, pellets, live and frozen food, and vegetable supplements.

How can you breed them at home?
Use a breeding tank with plants, separate adults after spawning, and care for fry accordingly.

Add Longfin Golden Tiger Barbs to Your Aquarium Today!

Bring a touch of golden elegance and active charm to your tank with Longfin Golden Tiger Barbs. Their brilliant colours and spirited behaviour make them a standout addition.