Puntigrus tetrazona is the scientific name of the tiger barb, a small freshwater cyprinid fish recognized for its bold vertical stripes, active swimming style, and lively schooling behavior. In the aquarium hobby, this species is appreciated for its strong presence and energetic movement, but it may nip the fins of slow-moving or long-finned fish when kept in unsuitable conditions. When keeping tiger barbs, it is important to maintain them in a proper group, provide enough swimming space and hiding places, and choose tank mates carefully so their active nature can be enjoyed in a balanced community aquarium.
