Instructions
Stay near the breeding tank after the tiger barbs are placed together. Breeding usually takes place within a few hours of the fish being brought together, if not sooner.
Watch the male tiger barbs. During the beginning of the process, they chase the female fish around the tank.
Inspect the female fish. When they are getting ready to spawn, they fatten up, acquiring a rounded shape to their short bodies.
Watch for the females to release their eggs. Females lay their eggs in sheltered spots around rocks and plants.
Wait for the males to leave a spray of sperm over the place where the females lay their eggs.
How to Know if a Tiger Fish Is Breeding
Tiger fish are more commonly known as tiger barbs and Sumatra barbs. They are a popular freshwater aquarium fish, with silvery sides, vivid orange fins and four vertical stripes across their body. They are easily bred by placing the males and females together in a tank with slightly soft water and a slightly acidic pH. Knowing when a breeding has taken place allows you to remove the parents from the tank, as tiger barbs tend to eat their own eggs and fry.