Moderate
Tinfoil Barb (Barbonymus schwanefeldii)
20–28°C · pH 6–8 · 756L
£8.99
Tinfoil Barbs | Barbonymus
2 products
Standard and Albino Tinfoil Barbs grow into large, active fish. Choose for the space a group will need as adults, even when buying small juveniles.
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An albino still needs a large aquarium
Both offers are Barbonymus schwanefeldii. The albino colour does not produce a dwarf Tinfoil Barb: allow substantial swimming length and room to turn as the fish grow. Plan the adult group and its filtration before buying, rather than using the small sale size as a stocking limit.
Compare barbs of different adult sizesChoose companions that can share the space
A group of large, fast swimmers can crowd slower fish at feeding time. Assess the whole aquarium, including the size of other residents and whether plants can withstand browsing. If your setup cannot accommodate adult Tinfoil Barbs, a smaller barb species is a different choice worth considering.
Discuss your aquarium dimensions