Peaceful
Moderate
Schooling
Tinfoil Barb
Barbonymus schwanenfeldii
Minimum Tank
100 Gallons
Adult Size
14 inches
Temperature
72-77°F (22-25°C)
pH Range
6.5-7.5
Lifespan
10 years
School Size
5+ fish
About Tinfoil Barb
Large schooling barb. Will eat plants. Needs huge tank.
Care Requirements
Tank Setup
- • Minimum 100-gallon tank required
- • Temperature: 72-77°F (22-25°C)
- • pH: 6.5 - 7.5
- • Category: Barb
Diet & Feeding
- • Diet type: Omnivore
- • Feed 1-2 times daily
- • Varied diet recommended
Tank Mate Compatibility
Compatible With
🐟
Large Peaceful Fish
Avoid Keeping With
⚠️
Small Fish
Not compatible
⚠️
Plants
Not compatible
Care Tips
Expert Tips
Gets massive, destroys plants, needs very large tank.
Quick Facts
378L
Min Tank (100gal)
36cm
Adult Size (14")
10yr
Lifespan
5+
Min School
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