
Fish Species
Tinfoil Barb
Barbonymus schwanenfeldii
About
A large, fast-growing schooling barb with reflective silver scales and red fins. Its adult size and activity require a very large aquarium and a group.
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Classification
Scientific Name
Barbonymus schwanenfeldii
Origin Region
Southeast Asia
Water Type
freshwater
Diet
Omnivore
Care Difficulty
Intermediate
Max Size
35 cm | 13.8 in
Water Requirements
Southeast AsiaTemperature
24–28°C
pH
6–7.5
GH Hardness
3–12dGH
KH Alkalinity
2–8dKH
Min Tank Size
500L