🐟 Silver Tinfoil Barb (Barbonymus schwanenfeldii)
Freshwater Barb • Large Schooling Fish • Active Swimmer • Community Display
 
📋 The Silver Tinfoil Barb (Barbonymus schwanenfeldii) is a majestic schooling fish recognized for its large, reflective silver scales, red-tipped fins, and energetic swimming behavior. Native to the major river systems of Southeast Asia, it’s an active and peaceful species that becomes a stunning centerpiece in large aquariums.
Tinfoil Barbs prefer open swimming areas and should be kept in groups of five or more for natural schooling. Despite their peaceful nature, their size and energy can intimidate smaller tankmates, so they’re best kept with similarly robust species.
Under strong lighting, their mirror-like sheen and graceful movement create a striking visual display reminiscent of a living school of chrome.
 
💡 Highlights
✨ Brilliant Silver Body: Reflective scales shimmer under light
⚪ Peaceful Giant: Ideal for large freshwater community tanks
📏 Strong Swimmer: Requires open space for movement
✅ Captive-Bred Stock: Hardy and adaptable
🐟Schooling Display Fish: Best kept in groups of 5+