Desmopuntius Tetrazona Green  2-2,5cm
Desmopuntius Tetrazona Green  2-2,5cm

Desmopuntius Tetrazona Green 2-2,5cm

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Desmopuntius tetrazona 2-3 cm

Sumatran tiger barb - brightly coloured schooling fish with assertive behaviour

Desmopuntius tetrazona (formerly Puntius tetrazona), better known as Sumatran barb or tiger barb, is a small, very active cyprinid fish that is easy to keep but has a distinct temperament. Its black and orange striped coat makes it a classic in freshwater aquariums.

Behaviour & maintenance

  • A very gregarious schooling fish: it is essential to keep it in a group (6-8 individuals minimum, ideally more).
  • Lively behaviour, sometimes nibbling fins if kept in too small numbers or with fish that are too slow.
  • Best kept in dynamic community tanks with strong, fast roommates.

Diet

  • Omnivorous: readily accepts pellets, quality flakes and micropellets.
  • Supplement with frozen or live food (artemia, daphnia, worms) to stimulate coloration and vitality.
  • Can include a little plant food (spirulina, finely poached vegetables) for good digestion.

Water quality

  • Recommended temperature: 22 - 27°C.
  • pH: 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral soft water).
  • Hardness: low to moderate; prefer clean, well-filtered, well-oxygenated water.
  • Regular water changes (10-25%/week) are recommended to maintain excellent water quality.

Decor & environment

  • Planted tank with large free-swimming areas, roots and rocks forming a few refuges.
  • Dark substrate to highlight the contrasting stripes.
  • Minimum volume recommended: 100 L for a group, larger if cohabiting with other species.

Maintenance sheet

Scientific name Desmopuntius tetrazona
Common name Sumatran tiger barb
Estimated adult size 6-7 cm
Sale size 2-3 cm (young specimens)
Origin Southeast Asia (Sumatra, Borneo, breeding areas)
Temperature 22 - 27 °C
pH 6,0 - 7,5
Behaviour Active, sometimes nibbling fins, schooling fish
Living zone Middle of the aquarium
Minimum recommended volume 100 L (group of at least 6-8 individuals)
Diet Omnivorous (dry, live & frozen)

Aquabota tip

To limit fin biting by Desmopuntius tetrazona, keep them in real shoals (6-8 minimum) in a sufficiently large tank, with lively, robust roommates. Avoid long-finned fish (sails, bettas, select guppies). A varied diet and regular water changes will ensure intense colours and more stable behaviour.

Shipping & delivery of live fish

The fish are shipped with care in secure isothermal packaging, including pure oxygen and, if necessary, a thermal gel-pack.

Delivery methods

  • France Express - Secure delivery in France, Belgium and Luxembourg.
  • In-store collection - Available in Sombreffe (Belgium).

Shipment organisation

  • Orders closed: every Monday at 10.00 am.
  • France: departures on Monday or Tuesday (depending on department), delivery expected between Tuesday and Thursday.
  • Belgium & Luxembourg: departures on Monday and Tuesday, estimated delivery between Tuesday and Wednesday.
categorie
Poissons tropicaux
origine
Élevés en captivité
espece
Cyprinidés
nom latin
Desmopuntius Tetrazona Green 2-2,5cm
Famille Biotope
Cyprinidé (Asie)
Taille adulte
6–7 cm
Volume minimum du bac
100 L
Zone de vie
Milieu
Comportement
Vif, mordilleur
Régime alimentaire
Omnivore
Température
22–26 °C
pH
6.0–7.5
GH
5–15 °dGH
KH
3–8 °KH
Origine géographique
Bornéo / Sumatra
Reproduction
Ovipare
Espérance de vie
5–7 ans
Sexe
Mix
Niveau de difficulté
Débutant
Compatibilité
Poissons vifs
DELIVERY OF LIVE ANIMALS – FRANCE EXPRESS

Delivery of live animals with France Express (mainland France, Belgium and Luxembourg)

When will my order be shipped?
We ship on Mondays and Tuesdays only. No shipments are made from Wednesday to Sunday inclusive.

Any order containing live animals must be placed before Monday at 10:00 am.
It will be shipped on Monday or Tuesday of the same week, depending on the destination.

How long will it take for my order to be delivered?
Delivery takes 24 hours (48 hours maximum) on weekdays.

No deliveries are made on weekends.

How will my order be shipped?
Via France Express, a carrier approved for the transport of animals.

Delivery is secure and the packaging is suitable (insulated boxes).
We add refrigerated packs in summer and heat packs in winter.

Where do you deliver?
Throughout mainland France, Belgium and Luxembourg.

Important: no deliveries will be made to pick-up points.

Do I need to be at home to receive the parcel?
Yes, you must be present.

You must be available at the specified time slot so that the delivery driver can hand-deliver the parcel.

Live animals are transported separately from other items. AquaBota is entitled to postpone a shipment in the event of adverse weather conditions.

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