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SM Journal of Biology

A Review of the Reproduction of Tiger Barb (Puntius tetrazona)

[ ISSN : 2573-3710 ]

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Received: 26-Feb-2024

Accepted: 03-Apr-2024

Published: 05-Apr-2024

Mohammad Forouhar Vajargah1* and Masoud Sattari1,2

1Department of Fisheries, Faculty of Natural Resources, University of Guilan, Sowmeh Sara, Iran

2Department of Marine Sciences, Caspian Sea Basin Research Center, University of Guilan, Rasht, Iran

Corresponding Author:

Mohammad Forouhar Vajargah, Department of Fisheries, Faculty of Natural Resources, University of Guilan, Sowmeh Sara, Iran

Keywords

Tiger barb; Breeding; Biology

Abstract

Fish breeding and its trade is one of the most attractive and profitable sectors of aquaculture that is developing. Tiger barb fish, which is one of the most beautiful native fishes in Southeast Asia, belongs to the Cyprinidae family and has been kept in aquariums since the past until today due to its beautiful colors and is very popular among aquarium owners. Propagating this species is not very difficult and can be very profitable if the principles are followed. In this study, we will have an overview of tiger barb fish’s biology and reproduction stages.

Citation

Vajargah MF, Sattari M. (2024) A Review of the Reproduction of Tiger Barb (Puntius tetrazona). SM J Biol 6: 2.