| Family: |
CYPRINIDAE |
| Species: |
Barbonymus schwanenfeldii |
| Common Name: |
Tin Foil Barb |
| Size: |
Up to 13.75 in (35 cm) |
| Habitat: |
ASIA: Rivers and Lake in Borneo, Sumatra
and Thailand. |
| Note: |
Should not be considered a home aquarium fish, young
are sometimes seen for sale and caution should taken before purchasing.
It is unfair to subject any animal to less than ideal living conditions.
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| Min Tank Size:
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At least 125 gallons for young, public aquarium
for mature specimens. |
| Diet: |
Omnivorous, prefers plant based but will accept all types of food, flake, frozen and pellets. |
| Behavior: |
lively and peaceful, will eat anything it can fit into its' mouth.
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| Water: |
Temperature of 70°F to 77°F (21°-25° C) ,pH range:
6.0 – 7.7; dH range: 2 - 10. |
| Care: |
Easy and hardy. Needs lots of large open swimming space.
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| Communities: |
Very large cichlids and catfish or keep alone or in a small group. Will form schools. |
| Suitability: |
Poor, grows to large for most home aquaria. |
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