Species Profile
Tinfoil Barb
Barbonymus schwanenfeldii
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Adult size
14″
Minimum tank
150 gal
Temperature
72–78°F
pH
6.5–7.5
Schooling
Group of 5+
Water level
mid
Diet
Flake, pellets, blanched veggies, frozen
Notes
Sold tiny (often as a 'small algae eater') but grows to 14″ and lives in schools of 4+. Plan for a 150gal+ long tank long-term, not the 30gal they fit in at purchase. Eats soft plants.
Compatible Tankmates
Best tank mates for Tinfoil Barb
Every species below passes the compatibility engine when paired with Tinfoil Barbin a suitably sized tank. Verdicts come from the same rules the builder uses — click a card to see that species' own care profile and its tank mates in turn.
Cardinal Tetra
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Harlequin Rasbora
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Zebra Danio
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Fancy Guppy
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Platy
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Molly
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Swordtail
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Dwarf Gourami
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Honey Gourami
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Bolivian Ram
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Bronze Corydoras
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Panda Corydoras
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
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