Tinfoil Barb

Barbonymus schwanenfeldii

A large, fast, shiny schooling barb for big tanks and ponds.

Water

Freshwater

Temperature

72–77°F

pH

6–7.5

Hardness

5–18 dGH

Max size

14 in

Min tank

150 gal

Temperament

Peaceful

Social

Schooling (5+)

Swim level

Mid

Diet

Omnivore

Care level

Advanced

Lifespan

10-15 years

Breeding

Egg-scatterer

Suitability

Advanced

Origin

Southeast Asia

Grows over a foot long and needs a very large tank with powerful filtration and open swimming room. Peaceful for its size but will eat soft plants and small fish. Best kept in a group of five or more with other large, peaceful species.