Tinfoil Barb
Barbonymus schwanenfeldii
Description
Tinfoil Barb. Common & Latin Name: Tinfoil Barb ( Barbonymus schwanenfeldii ) Care level: Easy Max Size: 35cm Temp: 22-28°C PH: 6.0 - 7.5 Approximate purchase size: 6-8cm Diet: Omnivore Compatibility: Large Fish Community The Tinfoil Barb is a very large peaceful species. They are a shoaling fish that should be maintained in a group of 6 or more individuals in a very large aquarium due to their sheer size. They are highly social among their own kind and can be very entertaining to watch. A lid for the aquarium is advised as these fish do sometimes jump and are particularly prone to it when they're juveniles. They are often a fish of choice to go alongside large predatory species as they're too big to be eaten, but more docile than other additional predators would be. They also require a less meaty diet, helping to give filtration a fighting chance. Other tank mates should be chosen very carefully as t. Source: Shirley Aquatics Tropical Livestock. Please confirm current availability, size, price, delivery and collection terms with the seller.