Green Tiger Barb Puntius Tetrazona 3cm
Image for illustration purposes only. Exact colours, patterns, and size may vary between individuals.
Delivered alive, guaranteed
Live fish delivery is £20 per order, delivered Thursday, Friday or Saturday, arriving before 1:00pm on the day you choose at checkout. Packed by aquatic specialists and shipped overnight with a dedicated livestock courier, every fish is covered by our Live Arrival Guarantee with automatic refunds. See How Live Fish Delivery Works for full details.
When will my fish arrive?
| Order placed | Delivery day |
|---|---|
| Up to Monday 11:00am | Thursday (that week) |
| Monday after 11:00am – Tuesday 11:00am | Friday (that week) |
| Tuesday after 11:00am – Wednesday 11:00am | Saturday (that week) |
| Wednesday after 11:00am – Sunday (any time) | Thursday (following week) |
Overview
The Green Tiger Barb, or moss barb, is a selectively bred colour form of the Tiger Barb in which the black bars spread into a metallic bottle-green body, set off by red fins and nose. The species originates from clear forest streams in Sumatra, Indonesia. Boisterous and endlessly active, it suits lively community tanks with robust tank mates.
- Adult Size: Around 6–7 cm (2.5 in); males slightly smaller and slimmer
- Lifespan: 5–7 years
Origin
- Native to: Central and southern Sumatra, Indonesia; captive-bred form
- Habitat: Clear forest streams over sand, pebbles and rock
Feeding
- Diet: Omnivorous
- Preferred Foods: Quality flake, micro pellets, bloodworm, daphnia, brine shrimp, blanched greens
- Feeding Habits: Feed small amounts twice daily; greedy, so avoid overfeeding
Tank Mates
- Best with: Other tiger barb strains, danios, rainbowfish, loaches, larger tetras
- Avoid: Guppies, bettas, angelfish, gouramis, slow or long-finned fish
Aggression & Behaviour
- Temperament: Boisterous, prone to fin-nipping
- Territoriality: Low; nipping and chasing drop in groups of eight or more
Experience Level
- Difficulty: Beginner, with careful tank-mate choice
- Challenges: Fin-nipping when kept in small groups
Water Parameters
- Water Type: Freshwater, soft to moderately hard, neutral
- Temperature: 20–26°C (68–79°F)
- pH: 6.0–7.5
- Hardness: 1–20 dGH
- Flow: Moderate
- Tank Size: Minimum 80 litres for a group of eight to ten
Final Notes
Buy a big group: a shoal of eight or more keeps the pecking order inside the group and away from tank mates. Green tiger barbs mix freely with standard, albino and gold strains, as all are one species. Females are plumper with less red on the nose and fins; they are egg-scatterers that eat their own spawn. Give open swimming space with dense edge planting and the green sheen is stunning under good lighting.
Please Note
The livestock that is sold on our online site is not held in store at our Birchwood Aquatic Centre shop. Species sold at the Birchwood Aquatic Centre physical store may differ from ones available to order to your door.
Frequently Asked Questions
In insulated boxes designed for live transport, packed by aquatic specialists,
overnight with a licensed live-animal courier, arriving before 1pm.
It is covered by our Live Arrival Guarantee.
Photograph it within 4 hours of delivery, email info@birchwoodaquaticcentre.co.uk with your order number, and the refund is processed automatically. The cover continues for 7 days after arrival.
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. You pick your day at checkout; please choose a day someone is home.
Yes. One basket, one checkout; the fish arrive with the specialist courier and the rest of your order ships as normal.
We can deliver to UK mainland only for live fish.
Follow the five-minute acclimatisation steps in our When Your Fish Arrive guide: float the bags, add tank water gradually, net the fish in, lights low, feed tomorrow.