How many Albino Tiger Barbs should I keep?

Keep a group of at least eight so chasing stays mostly within the shoal.

Are Albino Tiger Barbs peaceful?

They are active and semi-aggressive, so avoid slow, timid or long-finned tank mates.

What should I feed Albino Tiger Barbs?

Use quality tropical flakes or pellets with frozen foods such as daphnia or brine shrimp as variety.

Albino Tiger Barb (Puntigrus tetrazona) in a planted aquarium — representative image

Albino Tiger Barb is a pale Puntigrus tetrazona colour form for lively shoals in planted community aquariums.

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Care at a Glance

Scientific Name

Puntigrus tetrazona var. albino

Max Adult Size

up to 7 cm

Lifespan

6 years

Care Level

Easy

Temperament

Semi-aggressive

Temperature

23–26°C

pH Range

6–7.5

Hardness

5–15 dGH

Minimum Tank

120L

Diet

Flakes, pellets, live foods, vegetables

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Puntigrus tetrazona var. albino

Albino Tiger Barb (Puntigrus tetrazona)

Name: Albino Tiger Barb (Puntigrus tetrazona)
Brand: Tropical Fish Co
SKU: S146
Availability: InStock

Beginner Friendly

Semi-Aggressive

£3.99

Size: 1,8 - 2,5 cm

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Albino Tiger Barb are a shoaling species — they need 6+ to feel safe and show their full colour.

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Albino Tiger Barb is a pale Puntigrus tetrazona colour form for lively shoals in planted community aquariums.

BarbsCommunity FishFreshwater FishModerate CareSchooling FishTropical Fish

Care at a Glance

Scientific Name

Puntigrus tetrazona var. albino

Max Adult Size

up to 7 cm

Lifespan

6 years

Care Level

Easy

Temperament

Semi-aggressive

Temperature

23–26°C

pH Range

6–7.5

Hardness

5–15 dGH

Minimum Tank

120L

Diet

Flakes, pellets, live foods, vegetables

Water Parameters

Maintain these water conditions for optimal health and vibrant colors

Temperature

23–26°C

23°CIdeal26°C

pH Level

6–7.5

6Ideal7.5

Water Hardness

5–15 dGH

5 dGHIdeal15 dGH

Albino Tiger Barb

Albino Tiger Barb is a pale captive-bred colour form of Puntigrus tetrazona. It is active, social and best bought for a proper shoal rather than as a single display fish. The pale body and orange fin tones stand out well against plants and darker aquarium backgrounds.

Quick facts

Scientific name: Puntigrus tetrazona albino form
Adult size: up to about 7 cm
Minimum aquarium: 120 litres+ for a group
Temperature: 23-26C
pH: 6.0-8.0
Diet: Omnivore, with flakes, pellets and frozen foods

Care and compatibility

Keep Albino Tiger Barbs in groups of eight or more so chasing stays mostly inside the shoal. Avoid slow, timid or long-finned tank mates. They work best with other active community fish that enjoy similar warm freshwater conditions.