The Pros & Cons of Tinfoil Barbs | 水產百科網

Thetinfoilbarb,namedforitsshinysilverscales,isapopular,fast-growingtropicalfishwithcolorfulfinsandtail.Previously,itwasmainlyavailabletohobbyists ...

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The tinfoil barb, named for its shiny silver scales, is a popular, fast-growing tropical fish with colorful fins and tail. Previously, it was mainly available to hobbyists only in red and was often called the red-fin or red-tail barb. In recent years, however, many other colors of tinfoil barbs have become available, increasing the tinfoils popularity. This shiny fish has its drawbacks, however, and is not right for every aquarium.

Tinfoil barbs grow to a large size...