Platinum Moss Green Tiger Barb 3.5cm

Platinum Moss Green Tiger Barb
 

Different colour variations of Tiger Barbs are coming into the aquarium hobby by complete surprise, what started as the humble orange and blackfish now comes in long fin, gold, platinum, and even green. The art of captive breeding now allows for these unique genetic colour variations to be crossed which results in the platinum moss green which is truly a stunning fish and quite potentially an upgrade from the standard moss green barb. Aside from their shimmering colour, the care requirements are exactly the same as any of the other colour variations which means that you could totally have a jelly bean-type assortment of Tiger Barb colours in your aquarium.

The Platinum Moss Green Tiger Barbs as the name suggests are a hybrid of the platinum and moss green barb, at the end of the day, they are the exact same species but just hybrids of genetics. The Platinum Moss Green Tiger Barb really shows off the best of both fish, the overall body is a stunning jade green colour. The standard moss green barbs have a very dark green coloration whereas these fish have a stunning platinum shimmer which not only lightens the green but also brings out a unique gold hue over the shimmer. The white underbelly also carries the platinum pearl white which is contrasted by the original Tiger Barb orange at the nose and fins. These shining green fish would look stellar in a lush, green-planted aquarium. They will also have great schooling behaviour and get larger than most common tetras so just imagine a nice school of bright green fish that absolutely shine under aquarium lights... well that is the Platinum Moss Green Tiger Barb for you.

Tiger Barbs are also somewhat easily bred in the home aquarium which is why there always seems to be a new and crazy colour variation of this species. Though there are no immediate visually distinguishing features between males and females, the key thing to note is that female Tiger Barbs are generally plumper in comparison to males. Females can be conditioned to develop eggs by feeding them some protein-rich foods like live brine shrimp. Females will then scatter eggs in the aquarium which males follow and fertilize, aquarists often breed these fish in dedicated aquariums with spacing mops that collect the eggs in their fibres.

Tank Recommendations for Platinum Moss Green Tiger Barb

Tiger Barbs in general are very active fish so they do need an aquarium with a minimum volume of 60 litres. This can house a school of around 6 individual fish however a larger aquarium will always be better as platinum moss green Tiger Barbs reach around 7 cm. Since Tiger Barbs are a mid-water dwelling fish the substrate or hardscape choices are not of major concern. Giving them tall pieces of driftwood and plants, they can swim around will look quite nice but a lot of creative liberty can be taken to highlight this fish.

Suitable Tank Buddies

Tiger Barbs have developed to name to be fairly nippy aquarium fish which can damage the fins of other aquarium fish by constantly nipping at them. This is only an issue if one or two Tiger Barbs are kept or there is not enough space provided for the barbs along with other tank mates. If you are looking to be on the safer side, it would be best to avoid fish with long-flowing fins like angelfish or slow-moving fish like discus is best. Other than that Tiger Barbs are a great active addition to a tropical community aquarium.

Usually Compatible

Apistogramma, Corydoras, Plecos, Dwarf Cichlids, larger body Tetras, Torpedo Barbs, and a wide range of peaceful community aquarium fish which exceed 5-6 cm in size. Larger peaceful cichlids like Uaru or Severums can also be considered.

Sometimes Compatible

Nano aquarium species such as Endlers or Guppies as well as Neon Tetras. Also larger semi-aggressive species such as Convict Cichlids, Firemouths, and Kribensis.

Rarely Compatible

Larger cichlids such as Oscars, Jaguar Cichlids, African Cichlids, and Shrimp.

Feeding your Platinum Moss Green Tiger Barbs

Platinum Moss Green Tiger Barbs like most common tropical aquarium fish are very easy to feed. They should be given a good quality, high protein pellet or flake food. They can also happily eat both floating or sinking pellets but a slow sinking pellet would offer the best of both worlds. This should also be supplemented with frozen foods such as black worms, blood worms, or brine shrimp to bring out optimal health and colours in the fish.