Description
Remarks: Tinfoil Barbs (Barbonymus schwanenfeldii) are large cyprinids from Southeast Asia. They have silver bodies with orange fins. They are best suited for tanks larger than 100 gallons due to their maximum size.
Due to how large this species gets and them being better suited for ponds rather than aquariums, we no longer carry this species.
Scientific Name: Barbonymus schwanenfeldii
Common Name: Tinfoil Barb
Max Size: 15″
pH: 5.0-8.0
Hardness: Moderate
Temperature: 65-80°
Aggressiveness: Peaceful
Region of Origin: Southeast Asia
Captive Bred or Wild: Captive Bred
Diet: Small flake or pellet, small frozen or live foods
Compatibility: Similarly sized schooling fish, livebearers, rainbowfish.
Tank Mate Options:
Fire Eel
Bala Shark
Tiger Oscar
