TinFoil Barb (Barbonymus schwanenfeldii)

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The tinfoil barb is a tropical Southeast Asian freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae.Their common name (tinfoil barb) is derived from the “tin-plated” look of the scales. They c an grow up to 35 cm in length, but more commonly 20 cm. No discernable differences exist between males and females. Tinfoil Barbs are mild-mannered and generally get along well with most other fish. You often see the Tinfoil Barb in large aquaria with large cichlids like the Oscar Cichlid. The Tinfoil Barb is not aggressive but will eat small fish Show more