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**Albino Tiger Barb (Puntigrus tetrazona var.) for Sale in Canada**

The Albino Tiger Barb (Puntigrus tetrazona var.) is a striking colour variety of the classic Tiger Barb, prized for its bright body coloration, energetic personality, and active schooling behaviour. With its warm pink, orange, golden, and pale tones, the Albino Tiger Barb provides a colourful alternative to the traditional striped Tiger Barb.

This lively freshwater fish is an excellent choice for aquarists looking to create an active community aquarium. When kept in a properly sized group, Albino Tiger Barbs spend much of their time swimming together, exploring the aquarium, and displaying their natural social behaviour.

Monster Aquarium Canada offers Albino Tiger Barb for Canadian aquarium hobbyists, with professional live fish shipping throughout Canada.

Why Choose Albino Tiger Barb?

A Colourful and Active Schooling Fish

Albino Tiger Barbs are popular because of their:

Unique Features

Premium Characteristics

Bright albino coloration
Pink, orange, golden, and pale tones
Active schooling behaviour
Energetic personality
Compact adult size
Hardy freshwater species
Excellent display fish
Best kept in groups

Their bright coloration stands out particularly well against dark substrate and green aquarium plants.

Aquarium Size

A 20-gallon aquarium is a good starting point for a small group, while 30 gallons or larger is preferable for a larger school.

Recommended Aquarium Setup

Mature biological filtration
Moderate water movement
Good oxygenation
Live plants
Driftwood
Rocks
Open swimming areas
Secure aquarium lid

Tiger Barbs are active swimmers, so horizontal swimming space is more valuable than a tall aquarium.

Water Parameters

Scientific Name: Puntigrus tetrazona (commonly sold under the older name Puntius tetrazona)
Common Name: Albino Tiger Barb
Variety: Albino
Adult Size: Approximately 2.5–3 inches (6–7.5 cm)
Temperature: 22–28°C (72–82°F)
pH: 6.0–8.0
GH: 5–15 dGH
Care Level: Easy
Temperament: Semi-aggressive/active
Diet: Omnivore
Swimming Level: Middle level
Lifespan: Approximately 5–7 years with proper care

Feeding Your Albino Tiger Barb

Albino Tiger Barbs are enthusiastic eaters and benefit from a varied diet.

Recommended Foods

Premium tropical pellets
High-quality flakes
Northfin Community
Northfin Veggie
Frozen bloodworms
Frozen brine shrimp
Daphnia
Spirulina-based foods
Blanched vegetables

Feed appropriately sized portions and avoid overfeeding.

A varied diet helps maintain their coloration, energy, and overall condition.

Ideal Aquarium Setup

Albino Tiger Barbs thrive in aquariums with a mixture of plants and open swimming areas.

Recommended Plants

Java Fern
Anubias
Cryptocoryne
Vallisneria
Amazon Sword
Java Moss

Use plants around the edges and back of the aquarium while leaving the centre open for swimming.

Compatible Tank Mates

Albino Tiger Barbs can work well in community aquariums when kept with appropriately sized, active fish.

Suitable Tank Mates

Other Tiger Barb varieties
Cherry Barbs
Rosy Barbs
Larger Rasboras
Rainbowfish
Larger Danios
Corydoras
Bristlenose Plecos
Peaceful medium-sized community fish

Avoid:

Long-finned Bettas
Fancy Guppies
Long-finned Angelfish
Slow-moving fish
Very small delicate fish

Their energetic nature can result in fin-nipping when they are kept in an unsuitable group or with slow-moving tank mates.

Schooling Behaviour

One of the most important aspects of Tiger Barb care is group size.

Keep Them in Groups

A group of 6 or more is strongly recommended.

Larger groups can help keep social interactions focused within the school rather than directed toward other aquarium inhabitants.

A well-established group is also much more entertaining to watch.

Male and Female Differences

Adult Albino Tiger Barbs can show subtle differences between males and females.

Males

Often more intensely coloured
Generally slimmer
May show stronger colour during courtship

Females

Usually larger-bodied
More rounded abdomen
Often less intensely coloured

Sex differences become easier to identify as the fish mature.

Breeding

Albino Tiger Barbs are egg-scattering fish and can breed readily under suitable conditions.

Breeding Tips

Condition adults with nutritious live and frozen foods
Provide fine-leaved plants or spawning mops
Use a separate breeding aquarium if raising fry
Remove adults after spawning
Protect eggs from being eaten
Feed fry appropriately sized foods

Tiger Barbs do not provide parental care, and adults may consume their eggs.

Why Buy Albino Tiger Barb from Monster Aquarium Canada?

Premium Healthy Aquarium Fish

Monster Aquarium Canada carefully selects Albino Tiger Barbs for:

Bright coloration
Healthy body condition
Active swimming
Strong feeding response
Premium aquarium quality

Professional Live Fish Shipping Across Canada

Live fish are professionally packaged to help provide safe transportation throughout Canada.

Canadian Aquarium Fish Supplier

Monster Aquarium Canada specializes in freshwater fish, rare tropical fish, monster fish, freshwater shrimp, crayfish, aquatic snails, aquarium plants, fish foods, medications, and aquarium supplies for Canadian aquarists.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Are Albino Tiger Barbs aggressive?

They are generally considered semi-aggressive, especially when kept in very small groups. Keeping six or more helps reduce unwanted fin-nipping.

2. How large do Albino Tiger Barbs grow?

They typically reach approximately 2.5–3 inches (6–7.5 cm).

3. How many Albino Tiger Barbs should I keep?

A group of 6 or more is recommended. Larger groups often display more natural schooling behaviour.

4. Can Albino Tiger Barbs live with Guppies?

They are not an ideal combination, particularly with long-finned fancy Guppies, because Tiger Barbs may nip flowing fins.

5. Does Monster Aquarium Canada ship Albino Tiger Barbs across Canada?

Yes. Monster Aquarium Canada offers professional live fish shipping throughout Canada to help ensure your Albino Tiger Barbs arrive healthy and ready for their new aquarium.