Tiger Barb a.k.a Sumatra Barb
Barbus pentazona heazona

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It belongs to the family Cyprinidae Cost: $2-4

Origin: Central Sumatra

Description:
General shape, looks like most barbs but a bit longer. Size 2 ¼ (5.5 cm) Color: Silvery-golden body. Wide vertical black bands.

Sexual distinction:
Females are much fuller in the belly and are paler in color. Males are slimmer with splendid color that makes them one of the most beautiful barbs around.

Tank conditions:

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Temperature 68-77 degrees Fahrenheit (20-25 Celsius), for breeding the temperature should be between 81-86 degrees Fahrenheit (27-30 Celsius). The Ph rating should be between 6.5-7. Good lighting, with a deep layer (of preferably sand) substrate with 2/3 of the substrate covered by humus and ample vegetation. The rest of the space should be open for the free swimming area. Feeding: Omnivorous. Will consume large quantities of food. Behavior: A schooling, peaceful fish.

Sexual maturity and reproduction:
This has been said to be a hard fish to breed, the only thing that I have learned is that they need high temperatures, as I stated earlier in the tank conditions section. Compatibility: Will do fine with other fish of similar sizes that are nonaggression.