Green Tiger Barb (Puntius tetrazona)
Same numbers-dependent tiger barb temperament as the classic Puntius tetrazona, groups under six tend to redirect fin-nipping at slower tankmates, bigger schools absorb that same energy internally, just carried here on a green-toned color line instead of the wild-type orange-and-black. Fast, active, and every bit as hardy as the standard fish. A solid pick if you want the tiger barb's energy in a cooler color palette.
Care level: Easy · Temperament: Semi-aggressive, shoaling · Max size: ~3" · Min tank: 20 gal · Diet: Omnivore, flake/pellet
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