Description
Jade Tiger Barbs – Exotic Colors with Spirited Energy
Add a splash of exotic beauty and lively activity to your freshwater aquarium with Jade Tiger Barbs (Puntius tetrazona variant). Featuring a unique jade-green body adorned with bold black tiger stripes and fiery red fins, these spirited swimmers are a standout choice for aquarists looking for something both colorful and dynamic.
Known for their active schooling behavior and hardy nature, Jade Tiger Barbs thrive in groups, bringing energy and vibrant movement to community tanks. Their striking coloration and playful personality make them a favorite among both beginners and experienced fishkeepers.
Key Features:
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Unique Jade-Green Coloration: Iridescent green body contrasted by classic black tiger stripes
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Bright Red Fins: Adding a fiery accent to their elegant appearance
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Active & Social: Best kept in groups of 6 or more to encourage natural schooling behavior
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Hardy & Adaptable: Tolerant of a wide range of freshwater conditions
Care Guidelines:
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Tank Size: Minimum 20 gallons for a small school
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Water Temp: 74–79°F (23–26°C)
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pH Range: 6.5–7.5
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Diet: Omnivorous – high-quality flakes, pellets, and occasional live or frozen foods
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Lifespan: 4–6 years with proper care
Tip: Provide plenty of swimming space and hiding spots with plants or decorations to keep your Jade Tiger Barbs happy and healthy.
Bring vibrant color and spirited fun to your aquarium with Jade Tiger Barbs — a dazzling addition full of life and personality.
Click & Collect
Livestock will only be bagged once you arrive, or if you contact us in advance to request it ready beforehand.
Local Delivery
Order anything from our in-store range and have it delivered right to you.
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Minimum spend: £50
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Delivery up to 10 miles: £10
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Delivery up to 25 miles: £20
Distances are measured “as the crow flies”, not by road.
Once your order is placed, we’ll be in touch to arrange a suitable delivery date and time.
Please note, delivery may take a little longer as we often group orders together to build an efficient delivery run.
Important: If you’re ordering a large aquarium, please ensure someone is available to help unload the van on arrival.
Dry Goods Delivery
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DPD Next Day: 1 working day (order before 12 noon)
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DX Next Day (Heavy Items & Small Aquariums): 1 working day (order before 12 noon)
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Express Pallet: 1–3 working days
If you'd like to add more items to an existing order that hasn't yet been dispatched, please place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to combine the orders.
Please note: We currently only dispatch parcels Wednesday to Friday.
Pre-Order
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Livestock Delivery
Thursday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Wednesday afternoon
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Delivered Thursday before 1pm
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Order by Wednesday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Friday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Thursday afternoon
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Delivered Friday before 1pm
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Order by Thursday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Saturday Delivery – £29
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Dispatched Friday afternoon
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Delivered Saturday before 1pm
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Order by Friday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
📦 Want to Add to an Existing Order?
No problem! Just place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to link it with your original one (as long as it hasn’t been dispatched yet).
🛒 Dry Goods Now Included!
You can now include dry goods in your livestock delivery – perfect for topping up supplies in one go.
❄️ Please note: We can’t send frozen food with livestock – please order frozen items separately.
⚠️ Delivery Exclusions
Unfortunately, we’re unable to deliver livestock to the following postcodes:
Scotland & Isles:
AB30–AB56, DD8–DD10, DG3–DG9, DG12–DG14, FK17–FK21, KA18–KA19, KA26–KA30, PA20–PA38, PA80, PH3–PH40
Cornwall Isles: TR21–TR25
All of the following postcodes are excluded:
BT, HS, IM, IV, JE, KW
Plus Channel Islands and Shetland Islands
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