Puntius is a genus of ray-finned fish from the cyprinid family, native to Asian waters. In aquarium hobby, these fish are better known as barbs. The taxonomy of barbs was chaotic for decades: the genus served as a catch-all group for hundreds of species until molecular research separated them into distinct genera like Puntius, Enteromius, and Capoeta.
Tiger Barb Care Guide: Tank Setup and Breeding Tips
Introduction to Tiger Barbs
The tiger barb (Puntigrus tetrazona) is one of the most popular and recognizable members of the cyprinid family. This active, striped fish has been a staple in home aquariums for decades, beloved for its hardiness and energetic behavior. In my experience, few fish bring as much life to a community tank as a well-maintained school of tiger barbs.
Barbus denisoni
Denisoni barbus first appeared in Europe only around 1997. Although the scientific description of the species is known for a long time. Its unusual coloration, peculiar behavior make it very attractive for keeping in decorative aquariums. Puntius denisonii is quite difficult to keep, and also restrains its spread by its still high price.
Cherry barb
Cherry barb is a beautiful, bright, peaceful, unpretentious fish. Known to aquarists about fifty years. In Europe got in 1936. In the USSR imported in 1956. The Soviet aquarists had a rich experience in keeping and breeding representatives of the genus Barbus. And although the cherry barb has a number of features that should be observed for its reproduction, in the Soviet Union from this fish was quickly obtained a litter and it was bred in large quantities. Its peaceful disposition and unpretentiousness make it suitable for keeping novice aquarists as, in general, and in the species aquarium.
Barbus conchonius
Barbus conchonius is an aquarium fish belonging to the numerous genus Barbus. Like most representatives of the genus is a very beautiful species. Just as mobile, peaceful feels better in a flock of 6 – 10 individuals. Very popular fish among aquarists around the world.
Schubert Barbus
Schubert Barbus is known in our country from about the middle of the last century. Since then, he has gained fame as a very unpretentious and exceptionally beautiful fish. Thanks to what enjoys the constant love of many generations of aquarists. Golden coloration, cheerful mobile temperament give it a special, unique, inherent only to her alone charm.
Sumatran barb
The Sumatran barb is found in the waters of Sumatra and Kalimantan islands. On the territory of Europe this wonderful fish is known since 1935. Fans of the USSR recognized it around 1947. This representative of the underwater world belongs to the genus Puntius.