Tinfoil Barb
Image: <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.flickr.com/people/65695019@N07">Bernard DUPONT</a> from FRANCE (CC BY-SA 2.0)
NameTinfoil Barb
Scientific NameBarbonymus schwanenfeldii
Common NamesTinfoil Barb, Schwanenfeld's Barb
FamilyCyprinidae
OriginSoutheast Asia, Thailand, Malaysia, Sumatra, Borneo
Temperamentcommunity
Dietomnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)125
Max Size (Inches)14
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-79
pH Range6.0-7.5
Compatible SpeciesOther large, peaceful community fish, Large Gouramis, Plecos, Large Rainbowfish, Silver Dollars, Datz, Arowana
Description
The Tinfoil Barb is a large, active, schooling freshwater fish known for its shimmering silver scales and red-orange fins. They are peaceful giants that require very spacious aquariums to thrive and should be kept in groups of at least five. While generally peaceful, their large size means they can intimidate or consume very small tankmates.
