Remarks: Tinfoil Barbs (Barbonymus schwanenfeldii) are large cyprinids from Southeast Asia. They have silver bodies with orange fins. They are best suited for tanks larger than 100 gallons due to their maximum size.

Due to how large this species gets and them being better suited for ponds rather than aquariums, we no longer carry this species.

Scientific Name: Barbonymus schwanenfeldii

Common Name: Tinfoil Barb

Max Size: 15″

pH: 5.0-8.0

Hardness: Moderate

Temperature: 65-80

Aggressiveness: Peaceful

Region of Origin: Southeast Asia

Captive Bred or Wild: Captive Bred

Diet: Small flake or pellet, small frozen or live foods

Compatibility: Similarly sized schooling fish, livebearers, rainbowfish.

Tank Mate Options:

• Fire Eel
• Bala Shark
• Tiger Oscar