Saltwater Aquarist

Tinfoil Barb

(Barbonymus schwanenfeldii)

Tinfoil Barb (Barbonymus schwanenfeldii) in a freshwater aquarium

Species Description…

Scientific Name: Barbonymus schwanenfeldii
Common Name: Tinfoil Barb
Species Group: Barb
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Diet Type: Omnivore
Role in Aquarium: Schooling Fish
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Lifespan: years

Overview

  • The Tinfoil Barb (Barbonymus schwanenfeldii) is a large, shiny silver barb with red fins.
  • Native to Southeast Asia. [UNVERIFIED] Found in Thailand, Malaysia, Sumatra and Borneo.
  • [UNVERIFIED] Can reach around 13 in (34 cm). It is sold small but grows fast. No Seriously Fish profile is available.

Feeding

  • [UNVERIFIED] An omnivore that eats lots of plant matter. Offer vegetable-based flakes and pellets plus some meaty foods. It will eat soft plants.

Habitat

  • [UNVERIFIED] Needs a very large tank, at least 6 ft (180 cm) long, with open swimming space and strong filtration.

Fish Care

  • [UNVERIFIED] Use a tight lid. It can jump.

Compatibility

  • [UNVERIFIED] Peaceful, but will eat small fish. Keep with large, robust tankmates.

Aquarium Behavior

  • [UNVERIFIED] An active schooling fish. Keep a group.

Breeding

  • [UNVERIFIED] Not bred in home aquariums.