Tinfoil Barb (dwarf locality advisable) Barbonymus schwanenfeldii
Water: Freshwater
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Overview
Scientific name
Barbonymus schwanenfeldii
Origin region
Mekong/Chao Phraya (incl. Vietnam)
Care level
Challenging
Level in tank
Mid
Adult size (cm)
35.00
Minimum tank (L)
450
Temperament
Peaceful
Diet
Omnivore
Water parameters
Temperature (°C)
22.0–27.0
pH
6.50–7.50
GH (dGH)
3.0–12.0
KH (dKH)
2.0–8.0
Salinity (ppt)
0.00–0.00
Habitat & environment
Mekong/Chao Phraya (incl. Vietnam)
Feeding
Omnivore
Temperament & behaviour
Peaceful
Breeding & care
Egg scatterer in open water; not bred at home.
Notes
Gets very large; choose only for big, fast-flowing community tanks.