Overview
The Tinfoil Barb (Barbonymus schwanenfeldii) is a intermediate freshwater species known for its silver, red fins coloration. Gets very large. Mid to Top.
Origin & Appearance
Origin: Southeast Asia.
Colors: Silver, Red fins.
Body Shape: Fusiform (torpedo/streamlined). Typical adult dimensions: 35.0 x 6.3 x 10.5.
Sexual Dimorphism: Minimal.
Tank & Water Requirements
| Min Tank Size | 125 gallons |
| Temperature | 72–77°F |
| pH Range | 6–7.5 |
| Water Hardness (GH) | 5-15 |
| Bioload | high |
| Oxygen Demand | high |
| Plant Safe | mostly |
| Aquarium Position | Mid to Top |
Behavior & Activity
Powerful fast open-water swimmer; needs enormous space; cruises rapidly in schools; easily startled into panicked dashing
Speed: 65/100Aggression: 3/10diurnalSchooling (5+)
Breeding
Difficult; egg scatterer; rarely bred at home
Common Diseases
💊 Hardy
Expert Notes
Gets very large; needs big tank