Tinfoil Barb (Barbonymus schwanenfeldii)
Fish in the family Cyprinidae. Moderate care. Freshwater.
Quick facts
Scientific nameBarbonymus schwanenfeldii
FamilyCyprinidae
Also known asBarbus schwanenfeldii, Goldfoil Barb
Care levelModerate
Reef safetyFreshwater
TemperamentSemi Aggressive
Dietomnivore
Adult size14 in
Minimum tank size125 gallons
Water parametersTemp 72-80°F, pH 6.5-7.5, GH 5-15 dGH
Appearance
Large silvery slab-shaped body with red-orange fins, a forked tail edged in black.
Difficulty and care for the Tinfoil Barb
Moderate
Origin and habitat
Southeast Asia (Mekong and Chao Phraya basins, Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Borneo)
Keeper notes
Peaceful by nature but huge, fast, and a voracious eater; will swallow small fish and uproot/eat plants.
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