Tinfoil Barb
Barbonymus schwanenfeldii
Family: Cyprinidae • Origin: Various
Tinfoil Barb (Barbonymus schwanenfeldii) is a peaceful barb reaching 14 inches. Keep in groups of 5+. Minimum tank: 125 gallons.
Min Tank
125 gal
Max Size
14"
Temperature
72-82°F
pH
6.5-7.5
Lifespan
15 years
School Size
5+
Swim Level
middle
Hardness
5-15 dGH
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Care Tips
- • Max size: 14"
- • Temp: 72-82°F
- • pH: 6.5-7.5
- • Schooling: keep 5+
- • peaceful temperament
Feeding: Standard omnivore diet appropriate for Cyprinidae.
Compatibility Notes: Typical peaceful Cyprinidae species.
Tank Setup & Water Parameters
Tank Requirements
- Minimum Tank Size
- 125 gallons
- Recommended Tank Size
- 188 gallons
- Swimming Level
- middle
- Minimum School Size
- 5+ fish
Water Parameters
- Temperature
- 72–82°F
- pH Range
- 6.5–7.5
- Hardness (dGH)
- 5–15
- Water Type
- freshwater
Behavior & Temperament
- Temperament
- peaceful
- Aggression Level
- 1/5
- Schooling
- Yes
- Territorial
- No
- Fin Nipper
- No
- Predatory
- No
- Diet Type
- omnivore
- Growth Rate
- fast
Typical peaceful Cyprinidae species.
Breeding
- Breeding Type
- egg layer
- Breeding Difficulty
- moderate
- Lifespan
- 15 years
Ideal For
125 gallon
Compatible Tank Mates
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