Tinfoil Barbs • Care Guide (Tank Setup | 水產百科網

AppearanceandLifespan.Asisoftenthecasewithfreshwaterfish,thetinfoilbarb'snameisquiteapt.Ithaslarge,silvery ...

Tinfoil barbs (Barbonymus schwanenfeldii) are best described as gentle giants.

They can grow quite large even in captivity, but even so, are docile inhabitants that get along well in community tanks.

Their striking appearance and playful behavior make them a delight to watch and care for.

Though their size and gallon requirements make them a more difficult fish for beginner aquarists, their temperament and hardiness make them an excellent introduction into keeping larger fish.

As is often the case with freshwater fish, the tinfoil barb’s name is quite apt.

It has large, silvery scales reminiscent of tinfoil due to their color and a metallic sheen.

Also, like tinfoil, its scales will reflect light as it swims around the aquarium.

However, tinfoil barbs c...