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Tinfoil Barb
Barbonymus schwanefeldii
Intermediate Semi-Aggressive fish freshwater
About
Very large schooling barb; often sold small but grows over a foot. Will eat smaller fish. Only for very large tanks.
Water Parameters
Temperature
68 - 82 °F
Ideal: 74 - 79 °F
pH
6 - 8
GH (Hardness)
2 - 15 dGH
Quick Facts
Max Size
14"
Min Tank Size
200 gallons
Diet
omnivore
Swimming Zone
middle
School Size
6+ recommended
Bioload
high
Category
barb