Tinfoil Barb

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 Asia

Temperature

24–28°C

pH

6–7.5

GH Hardness

3–12dGH

KH Alkalinity

2–8dKH

Min Tank Size

500L