Tinfoil Barb Barbonymus schwanenfeldii
Barbonymus schwanenfeldii
Origin: Mekong Basin, Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Borneo
Water Parameters
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 35 cm
- Min Tank
- 300 L
- Lifespan
- 10-15
- Swimming Level
- Mid
- Schooling
- Yes (5–10+)
- Diet
- Omnivore – pellets, vegetables, frozen meaty foods
- Temperament
- Peaceful with large fish; eats small fish and plants
About
Barbonymus schwanenfeldii, the Tinfoil Barb, is a large and active cyprinid from Southeast Asia. Its bright silver body with vivid red fins and orange tail makes it a spectacular schooling fish. Grows large (up to 35 cm) and requires very spacious aquariums. A favourite for large community or biotope aquariums.
Care Guide
Requires at least 300 L as an adult. Keep in schools of 5+. Feed quality pellets, vegetables, and meaty frozen foods. Will eat smaller fish and any live plants. Best kept in a biotope with robust or plastic plants. Peaceful with similarly large fish. Very active — provide lots of open swimming space.
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