Green Balloon Tiger Barb 3cm

The Green Balloon Tiger Barb (Puntigrus tetrazona 'Green Balloon') is a captivating and unusual variant of the Tiger Barb, combining a deep iridescent green body with the characteristic rounded balloon body shape and vivid red-tipped fins. Its compact, rotund form and shimmering colouration make it a real conversation piece in any aquarium, and a school of these quirky fish creates a lively, eye-catching display.

Care Guide

• Tank Size: Minimum 80L; best kept in schools of 10 or more — larger groups reduce fin-nipping behaviour
• Water Parameters: pH 6.0–7.5 | Temp 22–28°C | Soft to moderately hard water preferred
• Diet: Omnivorous — quality flake and micro pellet foods; supplement with frozen or live daphnia, brine shrimp, and blanched vegetables
• Temperament: Semi-aggressive; known fin nippers — keep in large schools and avoid long-finned or slow-moving tank mates
• Tank Setup: Planted aquarium with open swimming space; robust plants recommended
• Skill Level: Beginner–Intermediate
• Max Size: 5cm (balloon body form is naturally shorter and rounder than standard Tiger Barbs)