Energetic, boldly striped barb; keep in a larger group to reduce fin-nipping.

• Scientific name: Puntigrus tetrazona
• Adult size: about 6 cm
• Temperature: 20–26 °C
• Water: pH 6.0–7.5
• Minimum tank size: 80 litres
• Temperament: semi-aggressive; choose tank mates carefully
• Diet: omnivore
• Care level: easy

Best kept in a group of 8 or more. Each unit is one animal; add several to your cart to build a school or colony.

Supplied in oxygenated bags. Please acclimatise slowly using the drip or floating-bag method for 30–45 minutes before release.