Long Fin Moss Green Tiger Barb 4cm

Long Fin Moss Green Tiger Barb

Tiger Barbs have been a staple of the freshwater aquarium hobby for generations, thanks to their incredible activity, hardiness, and bold personality. Selective breeding has produced a number of different colours and fin types from the original Tiger Barb, and the Long Fin Moss Green combines two of the most noticeable traits. These fish retain the incredible metallic green colour of the Moss Green Tiger Barb whilst developing significantly longer finnage than the standard variety.

The Long Fin Moss Green Tiger Barb develops a deep emerald to forest-green body that can shine with metallic blue, turquoise, and bronze depending on the angle of the aquarium lighting. The traditional black bands of a Tiger Barb become much less obvious against this darker body, occasionally appearing almost blended into the rich green colouration. The major difference, however, is the elongated dorsal, anal, and caudal fins, which trail behind the fish and give this normally compact species a much more flowing appearance. Subtle red to orange colouration can develop around the fins and face of mature fish, particularly males. Kept in a larger school, the combination of metallic colour and extended finnage makes them a really impressive fish to watch.

Males generally remain slightly smaller and develop stronger red colouration around the nose and fins, whilst females become noticeably deeper-bodied when mature. Like other Tiger Barbs, they are egg scatterers and will deposit large numbers of adhesive eggs amongst fine-leaved plants or spawning mops. The adults provide no parental care and may eat the eggs, so breeders will normally remove the parents following spawning.

Tank Recommendations for your Long Fin Moss Green Tiger Barb

Long Fin Moss Green Tiger Barbs should always be maintained in schools of at least 6–8 fish, with larger groups helping to distribute their natural fin-nipping behaviour. A minimum aquarium size of 100 litres is recommended.

A planted aquarium with plenty of open swimming space is ideal. Moderate filtration and water movement will suit their active nature; however, excessively sharp décor should be avoided due to the longer fins of this variety. Lighter substrates can create a fantastic contrast against their deep metallic green colour.

Suitable Tank Buddies

Long Fin Moss Green Tiger Barbs are active, semi-peaceful community fish; however, their tendency to investigate and nip long fins needs to be considered when selecting tank mates.

Usually Compatible

Rosy barbs, standard Tiger Barbs, danios, rainbowfish, Congo tetras, corydoras, bristlenose catfish, and other active species capable of matching their behaviour.

Sometimes Compatible

Peaceful medium-sized cichlids and gouramis may work in larger aquariums; however, individuals with particularly long fins should be monitored for nipping.

Rarely Compatible

Bettas, guppies, angelfish, and other slow-moving or long-finned fish should generally be avoided, as their fins can become a target for persistent Tiger Barbs.

Feeding your Long Fin Moss Green Tiger Barb

Long Fin Moss Green Tiger Barbs are incredibly easy to feed and will readily take pellets, flakes, and frozen foods. The ideal diet would be a good-quality floating pellet or flake supplemented with frozen bloodworms, blackworms, and brine shrimp. A varied diet will help maintain both their deep metallic colours and excellent fin development.