Tinfoil Barb Barbonymus schwanenfeldii
Water: Freshwater
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Overview
Scientific name
Barbonymus schwanenfeldii
Origin region
Southeast Asia (Mekong, Chao Phraya, Malay Peninsula)
Care level
Moderate
Level in tank
Mid
Adult size (cm)
35.00
Minimum tank (L)
400
Temperament
Peaceful
Diet
Omnivore
Water parameters
Temperature (°C)
22.0–27.0
pH
6.00–7.50
GH (dGH)
5.0–20.0
KH (dKH)
3.0–10.0
Salinity (ppt)
0.00–1.00
Habitat & environment
Southeast Asia (Mekong, Chao Phraya, Malay Peninsula)
Feeding
Omnivore
Temperament & behaviour
Peaceful
Breeding & care
Egg scatterer; rarely bred at home; large facilities required.
Notes
Very large, active shoaler; unsuitable for small aquaria.