Tinfoil Barb
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NameTinfoil Barb
Scientific NameBarbus schwanenfeldi
Common NamesTinfoil Barb, Barb Fish
FamilyCyprinidae
OriginSoutheast Asia
Temperamentcommunity
Dietomnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)125
Max Size (Inches)13.8
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-79
pH Range6.5-7.5
Compatible SpeciesLarge Gouramis, Large Rainbowfish, Other Large Barbs, Plecos, Severum Cichlids, Datnoids
Description
Tinfoil Barbs are large, active, schooling fish known for their silvery, 'tin-plated' scales and distinctive red fins. They are primarily herbivorous, consuming aquatic plants and algae, but also eat insects, making them omnivores. Due to their significant adult size and schooling nature, they require very large aquariums and are considered an advanced care level species.
