About the Albino Tiger Barb
Name: Albino Tiger Barb
Max Size: 2.5 inches (6.4 cm)
Recommend pH: 6.0-7.5
Recommended Temperature (°F): 72-79°F (22-26°C)
Diet: Albino Tiger Barbs are omnivorous and will accept a wide range of foods. They enjoy a varied diet consisting of high-quality flakes, pellets, live or frozen foods such as bloodworms, brine shrimp, and daphnia. Supplementing their diet with some vegetable matter, like blanched spinach or lettuce, is also beneficial.
Temperament: Semi-Aggressive
Schooling or Non-Schooling Fish: Schooling Fish (Albino Tiger Barbs are schooling fish and should be kept in groups of at least six individuals to prevent aggression and promote their natural schooling behavior.)
Possible types of tank mates: Albino Tiger Barbs can be kept with other semi-aggressive or fast-swimming fish of similar size. Suitable tank mates include larger tetras, rasboras, danios, and other barb species. Avoid housing them with slow-moving or long-finned species, as Tiger Barbs may nip at their fins.
Behavior: Albino Tiger Barbs are a striking variant of the popular Tiger Barb species, displaying a pale, pinkish-white body with distinctive red eyes. They are known for their active and playful behavior, constantly swimming and exploring their surroundings. Albino Tiger Barbs are semi-aggressive, and it's important to keep them in groups to distribute their aggression and prevent them from targeting other tank mates. They may engage in chasing and nipping behaviors within their own group as a way to establish dominance. Providing plenty of hiding places and ample swimming space helps reduce aggression and provides a more comfortable environment for them. Albino Tiger Barbs are fast swimmers and require a well-maintained aquarium with regular water changes to thrive.
Fun Fact: The distinctive black vertical stripes on the Albino Tiger Barbs serve as a natural defense mechanism. These stripes help break up their body shape, making it more challenging for potential predators to single them out. Additionally, when Albino Tiger Barbs swim together in a group, the contrasting stripes create an impressive visual display, enhancing their overall appeal in the aquarium.