✨ Golden Tiger Barb (Puntigrus tetrazona) – A Lively and Colorful Schooling Fish! ✨

The Golden Tiger Barb (Puntigrus tetrazona) is a stunning color variation of the classic Tiger Barb, featuring a beautiful golden-yellow body with bold black stripes. Their active schooling behavior and vibrant coloration make them a popular choice for freshwater aquariums. If you're looking for a lively and engaging fish to add movement and energy to your tank, the Golden Tiger Barb is an excellent choice! Please note: The picture is a representation of the species. The actual fish you receive will be similar, but coloration may vary. 🐠

Key Features:

• Scientific Name: Puntigrus tetrazona
• Common Name: Golden Tiger Barb
• Size at Maturity: Up to 3 inches
• Tank Size: Minimum of 20 gallons
• Temperament: Semi-aggressive; best kept in groups of 6 or more to reduce fin-nipping behavior
• Diet: Omnivorous – enjoys high-quality flakes, micro-pellets, and live/frozen foods like brine shrimp and bloodworms
• Water Parameters: pH 6.0-7.5, temperature 72-80°F
• Compatibility: Best suited for community tanks with similarly active and robust fish

The Golden Tiger Barb thrives in well-maintained aquariums with plenty of swimming space and dense plant coverage. They are best kept in groups to showcase their playful schooling behavior and prevent aggression toward tank mates. 🌿

📦 Shipping Information

• We Ship on Mondays and Wednesdays via overnight shipping to ensure your Golden Tiger Barb arrives safely and promptly. 🚚
• Take advantage of our flat shipping rate based on your region! Each additional item in your order adds just $2.40 to the shipping cost. This makes it easy and affordable to stock your aquarium with multiple items while benefiting from the same overnight shipping rate. 🐠
• Why is it worth it? Overnight shipping ensures healthier fish with less travel stress, giving them the best start in their new home! 🌟
• Heat Packs or Cold Packs will be included depending on the destination. To help us choose the right packaging, feel free to include a note with the temperature in your area at checkout. ❄️🔥
• To avoid delays or extended weekend holds, we aim to ship at the start of the week, but timing may depend on your location. 🗓️

✅ DOA Guarantee (Dead on Arrival)

At Source Aquatics, we stand by the quality of our fish and your satisfaction. In the rare case of a DOA:

• Photos Required: Please send photos of the fish in its sealed bag within 2 hours of the delivery timestamp. Afterward, take a photo of the fish on a napkin or paper towel. 📸
• Refund Policy: DOA refunds apply only to the fish, not the shipping costs. We ship your order as quickly as possible, but sometimes it may take 2-3 business days to prepare.

🐟 Out of Stock? No Problem!

If we're out of stock after you've placed your order, you have options:

1. Choose a Replacement Fish from our collection.
2. Wait Until It's Back in Stock – we'll notify you as soon as it is available.
3. Request a Full Refund – we value transparency and will make it right. 💯

Order your Golden Tiger Barb today and enjoy their stunning colors and active schooling behavior in your aquarium! We look forward to providing you with the best shopping experience at Source Aquatics. 🌿🐠