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Tinfoil Barb
How hard are they to keep?
We would class this fish as an easy care level.
What is its maximum size?
30cm. Although the purchase size is aprox 5cm it will eventually need a large tank.
Where are they from?
These tinfoil barbs are farm bred. They originate from South east Asia.
How many can I keep?
The Tinfoil Barb is an active shoaling fish and so can be kept in groups.
What do you feed them?
They are omnivores and will eat a variety of foods. Feed a varied diet of frozen, freeze dried and flake foods.
How compatible is it with other fish?
Providing it’s tank mates are not small enough to eat it is generally quite passive.
How do you breed them?
It is difficult to sex Tinfoil Barbs due to the similarity of both sexes. Due to their large size it would be difficult to breed in an aquarium. They are bred commercially in Thailand and are egg scatterers.
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