Barbonymus schwanenfeldii

• Tinfoil Barb

  http://www.fishbase.org/summary/4765

  This fish is from Asia. Endangered in some areas. 

  Freshwater Best kept in a grouop of 5 or 6, needs a large tank with plenty of swimming room, scares easily.

  Tight fitting lids as they can jump.

  Size:  35 cm

  Min. Tank Size 600 litres.

  pH 6.0 - 8

  Temp. 22-28 °C

  Water Hardness 5  12dh

  Diet mainly herbivorous but will eat  Worms, crustaceans, insects and Besides live foods, you should offer various frozen, freeze-dried, and pellet foods.