Puntigrus tetrazona or Barbus Tetrazona - These are a round bodied fish with a few colur varations. There is the classic Tiger which is orange with black stripes, the Albino which is orange with white stripes and the Green which is a shimmering green blue colour.

Originally found in Borneo, Sumatra and Indonesia they are a lively shoaling fish preferring to live in groups, the larger the better. These fish have a reputation of being semi-agressive and may nip the fins of any slower moving fish, if kept in larger groups, the nippiness can be minimised but they shouldn't be kept with slower swimming fish with long flowing fins such as guppies or bettas.

Maximum size: 5-7cm

Lifespan: 6-7 years

Temperature: 23-28 degrees celsius

Tank requirements: Filter & Oxygen, Heater

Tank Mates: Other freshwater, coldwater fish of a similar size.

Feeding: Good Quality Flake or Pellets