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| Green Tiger BarbDescription of the Green Tiger Barb
The Green Tiger Barb is also known as the Moss Green Tiger Barb or Green Tiger Barb and is the same species as the Tiger Barb, just a different color. The Green Tiger Barb can be aggressive to other fish, it is commonly known as a 'fin nipper'. To minimise aggressive behaviour it is recommended that groups of five or more Green Tiger Barbs are kept together. |
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Green Tiger Barb
Facts - Information - Picture - Video Popular Name: Green Tiger Barb
Species: Puntius semifasciolatus
Profile of the Green Tiger Barb
This Profile contains interesting facts and information about the Green Tiger Barb species.
Size: Up to 6cm
Fish Tank conditions: 25-27 Degrees. PH 6-8
Temperament: Can be aggressive
Diet / Feeding: Brine Shrimp, Dried, Frozen, Flaked Food
Habitat: Freshwater streams and rivers
Behaviour: Commonly known as 'fin nippers'
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Scientific Classification of the Green Tiger Barb
Definition: Scientific classification, or biological classification, is how biologists group and categorize species of organisms with shared physical characteristics. Scientific classification belongs to the science of taxonomy.
Interesting Facts and Information - How do you identify the sex of a Green Tiger Barb?
The males and females of many fish species have different colors or different shaped bodies. But there are also other fish species where there is no visible difference. Its sometimes tricky being an ichthyologist!
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Interesting Facts and Information - Why are Green Tiger Barb slimy?
Green Tiger Barb secrete a type of mucus, or slime, from their skin. This slime provides protection against parasites and infections and helps the Green Tiger Barb to move through the water faster. Some fish species also release toxins in their slime which ward off enemy attacks. Other fish species use their slime to feed their young.
Interesting Facts and Information - Why do Green Tiger Barb have gills?
Gills enable the Green Tiger Barb to breathe. Gills consist of thin sheets of tissue containing blood vessels. As water passes over the gills oxygen is absorbed into the blood stream Carbon dioxide passes out into the water. The gills are protected by a large bony plate called an operculum. Some fish species however have lungs and breathe air.
Interesting Facts and Information - Why do the Green Tiger Barb have fins?
A fin is an external appendage or "limb" of a fish. Fins are used for directing, stabilizing, or propelling the different fish species in water. Numbers of fins vary between fish species, but there are usually seven. Each of the fins on a fish are designed to perform a specific function:
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Pectoral fins. The Pectoral fin is located on the breast area of fishes. The Green Tiger Barb has Pectoral fins to for locomotion and side to side movement.
Green Tiger Barb
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