Albino Sumatra Barb Puntigrus tetrazona Albino M 34 cm | Striking schooling fish with a golden-red sheen

Description

The Albino Sumatra Barb (Puntigrus tetrazona Albino) is a striking and colorfully bred variety of the classic Sumatra Barb. With its golden-yellow to reddish shimmering body , light stripes , and bright red fins, it creates a warm, harmonious effect in the aquarium. Its lively swimming behavior and inquisitive nature make it a real eye-catcher.

Like its wild counterpart, the albino variety originates from Southeast Asia and thrives in clear, gently flowing water with ample swimming space. It is robust, active, and sociable , but should always be kept in groups of 8-10 individuals to fully express its natural behavior.

Characteristics & Attitude:

Size: 34 cm (M), final size approx. 67 cm
Origin: Southeast Asia (cultivated form of Puntigrus tetrazona )
Temperature: 22-27C
pH value: 6.07.5
Total hardness: up to 15 dGH
Social behavior: Lively schooling fish keep in groups of 810 or more.
Aquarium: From 100 liters, with dense marginal planting, free swimming space and a gentle current

Feeding:
It eats live, frozen, and dry food. A varied diet including brine shrimp, mosquito larvae, and high-quality flake food promotes vitality and color intensity.

Tip:
A dark substrate and natural lighting make the golden-red sheen of the albino Sumatra barb appear particularly intense. It should not be kept with long-finned species (e.g., angelfish, guppies).

Conclusion:
The Albino Sumatra Barb (Puntigrus tetrazona Albino) is a lively, easy-to-care-for and intensely colored schooling fish ideal for anyone who wants to add a warm, luminous touch to their aquarium.