Tinfoil Barb Factoids |
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Origin |
Southeast Asia |
Temperature |
70 to 80F |
Size | 16 inches, 12 more likely |
Age | 10+ years |
Substrate |
Immaterial |
Security |
Speed and schooling |
Foods |
Omnivore -- not picky |
Breeding |
Easy with hormones |
Threats |
Low oxygen |
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Tinfoil” refers to the metallic sheen of their scales. “Barb” refers to the two sets of barbels that grow from their mouths. Originally called red-tail tinfoil barbs because of their red tail and red fins, tinfoils now come in several different varieties -- all attractive in their own right. A school of tinfoil barbs -- young, medium, or mature adults -- never fails to catch your attention. Their colors, size, and speed make them a classic favorite and a good mixer with many varied species.