The Green Tiger Barb is a relatively small fish. It will have greenish tints to it, which distinguish it from the Tiger Barb. It will only reach a size of two to three inches at maturity. Green Tiger Barbs have alternating color and black vertical strips. Males, however, will more of a redder than orange tint, especially in the nose and fin areas.
Females are generally a little fatter than the males.
Green Tiger Barbs, or the Barbus tetrazona, are originally found in Borneo, Indonesia, Sumatra, and Thailand. Average Green Tiger Barbs do not require any special attention, and are rather hardy. They need their water to be between 68 and 78 degrees Fahrenheit. Green Tiger Barbs do best in slightly acidic water, with a pH in the range of six to seven. They will eat flake and freeze dried foods, as well.