Gold Tiger Barb

Gold Tiger Barb (Puntigrus tetrazona – Gold)

At Paws and Claws Manawatu, Gold Tiger Barbs are a bright, energetic option for aquariums that thrive on movement and personality.

This gold colour morph of the classic Tiger Barb features a vibrant yellow-gold body with bold black vertical stripes and flashes of orange in the fins. Constantly on the move, they bring colour and activity to the mid-water levels of the tank.

Gold Tiger Barbs are hardy, fast-swimming fish that should always be kept in groups to minimise fin-nipping behaviour. They are best suited to larger community or semi-aggressive aquariums with equally active tank mates.

Why you’ll love them:

• Bright gold colouring with strong black stripes

• Active, schooling fish full of energy

• Hardy and adaptable

• Ideal for lively aquariums

• Best kept in groups

Care Guide:

• Temperature: 22–26°C

• pH: 6.0–7.5

• Tank: 100L+ recommended

• Group Size: 6–8 or more

• Diet: Quality flakes, pellets, frozen & live foods

⚠️ Please note: Tiger Barbs may nip fins if kept in small groups or with slow, long-finned fish. Choose tank mates carefully.

📍Available in store at Paws and Claws Manawatu — your local fish & aquatics specialists.