By Stephen G. Noble
Watching tiger barbs (Puntius tetrazona) reminds me of throwing a handful of super balls into an empty swimming pool. The resulting chaotic activity and seemingly endless motion are characteristic of this hyperactive species.
Tiger barbs, also called Sumatra barbs in some parts of the world, originate from Indonesia, Malaysia and Brunei. They are found in streams and tributaries of rivers, such as the Kampar and Musi, and were originally identified 1855 by Pieter Bleeker, a Dutch medical doctor performing duties in Indonesia.
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