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BARB – TIGER ALBINO
Puntigrus tetrazona

$8.49

The Albino Tiger Barb is a color morph of the standard Tiger Barb (Puntigrus tetrazona) that is endemic to river systems of Sumatra and Borneo. There is little observed sexual dimorphism between male and female Albino tiger barbs, as both sexes will have an orange-cream coloration with white stripes, but females will have a rounder shape at maturity. Albino tiger barbs are known to be one of the more pugnacious barb species, having a bad reputation for nipping fins of slow-moving and long-finned tank mates. This is more frequently encountered when Albino tiger barbs are kept in too small of an aquarium and in too few of numbers. A natural schooling fish, Albino tiger barbs require at least 8 to 10 individuals. An adult Albino tiger barb can reach a size of approximately 2.5″. Because of selective breeding and inbreeding, Albino tiger barbs are more prone to disease given their weak genetics. Here at Aquatics Unlimited, our Albino tiger barbs are monitored for a period of time before they are made available to ensure you’re receiving healthy individuals.

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SKU: N/A Categories: Barbs, Freshwater Fish, Freshwater Livestock Tags: BARB, CARE LEVEL | MODERATE, FRESH FISH, LIVE, LIVE PLANT SAFE | YES, MIN TANK SIZE | 55, TEMPERAMENT | SEMI-AGGRESSIVE
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Care Level: Moderate

Temperament: Semi-Aggressive

Live Plant Safe: Yes

General Description: The Albino Tiger Barb is a color morph of the standard Tiger Barb (Puntigrus tetrazona) that is endemic to river systems of Sumatra and Borneo. There is little observed sexual dimorphism between male and female Albino tiger barbs, as both sexes will have an orange-cream coloration with white stripes, but females will have a rounder shape at maturity. Albino tiger barbs are known to be one of the more pugnacious barb species, having a bad reputation for nipping fins of slow-moving and long-finned tank mates. This is more frequently encountered when Albino tiger barbs are kept in too small of an aquarium and in too few of numbers. A natural schooling fish, Albino tiger barbs require at least 8 to 10 individuals. An adult Albino tiger barb can reach a size of approximately 2.5″. Because of selective breeding and inbreeding, Albino tiger barbs are more prone to disease given their weak genetics. Here at Aquatics Unlimited, our Albino tiger barbs are monitored for a period of time before they are made available to ensure you’re receiving healthy individuals.

Diet Requirements: Albino tiger barbs are omnivores. A diet made up of various high quality vegetable based and protein based flake foods, sinking micro pellet foods and bug bites are ideal, in addition to offering frozen foods such as bloodworms, brine shrimp and daphnia. Some emphasis should be put on offering ample plant or algal based foods for this species. Variety is the spice of life in order to maintain color, immune function and longevity of your fish.

Care Requirements: An established minimum 55 gallon aquarium is ideal for a group of Albino tiger barbs. Albino tiger barbs are one of our listed “hardy fish” because they are able to endure the initial break-in cycle of a newly set-up aquarium; however, adding Albino tiger barbs into an already cycled aquarium would be better for this fish. Biweekly water changes are encouraged to keep water parameters favorable (Nitrates < 30 ppm). Because only aquacultured Albino tiger barbs are available, they have a range of water parameters in which they can adapt to. The aquarium does not need to be aquascaped with anything in particular to keep a school of Albino tiger barbs happy, but a darker substrate, driftwood and other natural-looking arrangements will bring out the beauty of this barb. Albino tiger barbs have been observed to show exceptional coloration in dense live planted aquariums. Albino tiger barbs are a very gregarious and boisterous species, and should be mixed with fish that have similar temperaments for the best compatibility. Avoid slow-moving fish, timid fish and fish with decorative fins. Recommended water conditions, 72-78° F, KH 5-12, pH 6.0-7.5.

Purchase Size: Medium: 3/4” to 1”

Note: Your item may not look identical to the image provided due to variation within species. Purchase sizes are approximate.

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Dry goods orders are shipped via US Postal Service or UPS to the address provided at checkout based on the selection made in your website shopping cart. Product is carefully packed to help prevent any damage during shipping. Once processed you will receive a shipment notification via email with tracking number, and delivery notification. Please allow 48 hours for processing after your order is placed.

Perishable items (i.e. live plants, refrigerated/frozen foods) are shipped via US Postal Service 2-3 day to the address provided at checkout for a $25.00 flat rate charge. Items are packed with secure packing material and heat, cold, or Cryo packs as needed to maintain safe temperatures during transit. If one or more perishable items are in the shopping cart at checkout the $25.00 perishable shipping charge will automatically appear and need to be selected. Once processed you will receive a shipment notification via email with tracking number. Please allow 48 hours for processing after your order is placed.

Livestock (i.e. fish, invertebrates, coral) are shipped via UPS Overnight to the address provided at checkout for a $55.00 flat rate charge. Livestock is packed in insulated styrofoam boxes with secure packing material and heat, cold, or Cryo packs as needed to maintain safe temperatures during transit. If one or more livestock items are in the shopping cart at checkout the $55.00 livestock shipping charge will automatically appear and need to be selected. Livestock is shipped Monday through Wednesday ONLY (no weekend delivery is available) weather permitting, and we reserve the right to delay shipping until conditions are appropriate for safe arrival. Once your order is placed we will contact you to arrange the best shipping date based on these criteria. Someone must be available to receive the livestock order on the first delivery attempt. Once processed you will receive a shipment notification via email with tracking number. Please allow 48 hours for processing after your order is placed.

For mixed dry goods/perishable & livestock orders items will be shipped via their corresponding shipping methods outlined above. Dry goods will be shipped via US Postal Service or UPS based on your selection and checkout, while livestock will ship via UPS Overnight for a $55.00 flat rate charge. You will receive separate notifications and tracking numbers for the dry goods and livestock. Please note due to different carriers and shipping methods dry goods and livestock may arrive on different days.

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