Tinfoil Barb (7 CM)
£7.95
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The Tinfoil Barb (Barbonymus schwanenfeldii) is a large, active tropical freshwater fish belonging to the carp family (Cyprinidae), native to river basins in Southeast Asia.
10 in stock
Description
Overview & Appearance
- Name Origin: Named for their shiny, reflective, silver-to-golden scales that look like tinfoil.
- Size: Grows quite large for a home aquarium, reaching up to 14 inches (35 cm).
- Lifespan: Lives between 10 to 15 years under proper care.
- Fins: Features a striking red dorsal fin tipped with black, plus red pelvic, pectoral, and anal fins, and a red caudal fin with a white and black stripe.
Natural Habitat & Behavior
- Origin: Found in the Mekong and Chao Prahya basins in Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, as well as Sumatra, Borneo, and the Malay Peninsula.
- Environment: Inhabits rivers, streams, canals, ditches, and temporary flooded fields.
- Schooling: Highly social fish that prefer to swim in groups (schools) for safety and active foraging.
- Diet: Largely herbivorous, eating aquatic plants, algae, and fallen fruits, but they will also consume small insects, worms, and tiny fish.
Aquarium Care
- Tank Size: Requires a very large aquarium (often 100 gallons or more) due to their adult size and active swimming habits.
- Water Conditions: Prefers a water temperature of 72–77 °F (22–25 °C), a neutral pH of 6.5–7.0, and low water hardness.
- Compatibility: Peaceful with other large fish, but can eat very small tank mates or destroy live aquarium plants.
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