Tinfoil Barb Care Guide
Barbonymus schwanenfeldii
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Bioload Score
6000
- Max Size
- 35.0 cm / 14.0"
- Temperature
- 24–28°C (75–82°F)
- pH Range
- 6.5 – 7.5
- Min Tank Size
- 285L (75 gal)
- Min Group Size
- 6 fish
- Tank Level
- Bottom-Mid
- Origin
- Southeast Asia
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Breeding Difficulty
- Difficult
Diet
Omnivorous, prefers a varied diet including high-quality flakes/pellets, live/frozen foods, and vegetable matter
Community Compatibility
Tinfoil Barbs can be kept with other large, robust fish species that can tolerate their semi-aggressive behavior. Avoid keeping them with small or slow-moving fish that may be seen as prey.
Good to Know
Tinfoil Barbs are known for their fast growth and can quickly outgrow smaller aquariums. They may also become more aggressive as they grow, so provide ample swimming space and monitor their behavior closely.
Gender Differences
Males are generally slimmer and may have slightly more intense coloration, especially during breeding. Females are usually rounder and larger-bodied.
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