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Tinfoil Barb

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Tinfoil Barb

Tinfoil Barb

Scientific Name:

Barbus schwanefeldi
Other Names: Schwanefeld's Barb
Family: Cyprinidae
Origin: Thailand, Malaysia, Sumatra, Borneo
Adult Size: 13 inches (35 cm)
Social: Peaceful, keep only with larger fish
Lifespan: 8-10 years
Tank Level: Bottom, Mid dweller
Minimum Tank Size: 55 gallon
Diet: Omnivore, eats most foods
Breeding: Egglayer - not bred in captivity
Care: Intermediate
pH: 6.5
Hardness: up to 10 dGH
Temperature: 72-77 F (22-25 C)
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