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	Tinfoil Barb - Barbonymus schwanenfeldii (Puntius schwanenfeldii)
		Tinfoils are usually schooling fish that go well in most any community tank larger than 75 liters.
		Tinfoil barbs are certainly a must for beginning aquarists with a 120 L or larger tank.
		The only drawbacks I've found with the Tinfoil is they are aggresive, sloppy eaters and don't retain their good looks when they get big as much as the before mentioned Bala.
	www.aquahobby.com /gallery/e_tinfoil.php (436 words)

	Barb
		Generally speaking, barbs are tolerant to varying conditions, peaceful enough to keep in community aquariums and easy to breed in captivity.
		A few Barb species, including the popular Tiger barb, is know to be fin nippers and should not be kept together with fish equipped with long and flowing fins.
		Barbs are known to be hardy and able to adjust themselves to other circumstances, but there is a difference between surviving and doing well.
	www.aquaticcommunity.com /barbs (638 words)

	The Exciting Thing About The Tinfoil Barb - Article at BlueArticles.com
		The Tinfoil barb is sometimes confused with another species in the aquarium trade, Barbonymus altus, but this fish lacks the fl lines that decorates the caudal fin of a true Tinfoil barb.
		Tinfoil barbs should only be kept by aquarists with really large aquariums, since it is one of the largest barbs and can reach a length of 36 centimeters (14 inches).
		The Tinfoil barb originates from tropical waters in Borneo, Sumatra, Thailand, and the Malayan peninsula, and the water temperature in the aquarium should therefore be 22-25 ° C (72-77 ° F).
	www.bluearticles.com /Article/The-Exciting-Thing-About-The-Tinfoil-Barb/33806 (665 words)

	Tinfoil Barb Information & Care - Rate My Fish Tank
		The Tinfoil Barb (Barbus schwanefeldi) is a tropical fish belonging to the Barb family (Cyprinidae).
		The Tinfoil Barb is a schooling species that prefers to be placed with a number of its own species.
		The Tinfoil Barb is an active, peaceful species that spends most of its time in the mid-level and bottom of the water.
	www.ratemyfishtank.com /freshwater_fish.php/36 (403 words)

	* Tinfoil Barb - (Aquarium): Definition
		Tinfoil Barbs (Barbodes schwanenfeldii) are often fast enough and unrelated enough to mix fairly well with more aggressive species.
		Checker Barbs - Capoeta oligoiepis and Spanner or T-Barbs - Barbodes leteristriga are large, peaceful Barbs (Spanner Barbs up to 7 inches long.) Unless you have a very large aquarium avoid Tinfoil Barbs - Barbus schwanefeldi as they grow to be over...
		Tank mates of these fish should be large tough cichlids that aren't other guapotes, or tinfoil barbs, silver dollars, but you must make sure they can't be swallowed or fit into the dovii's mouth.
	en.mimi.hu /aquarium/tinfoil_barb.html (572 words)

	The Exciting Thing About The Tinfoil Barb-Print
		The Tinfoil barb is sometimes confused with another species in the aquarium trade, Barbonymus altus, but this fish lacks the fl lines that decorates the caudal fin of a true Tinfoil barb.
		Tinfoil barbs should only be kept by aquarists with really large aquariums, since it is one of the largest barbs and can reach a length of 36 centimeters (14 inches).
		The Tinfoil barb originates from tropical waters in Borneo, Sumatra, Thailand, and the Malayan peninsula, and the water temperature in the aquarium should therefore be 22-25 ° C (72-77 ° F).
	www.articlepro.co.uk /international/article.php?id=36538&act=print (547 words)

	CTSA# 136, Aquafarmer Information Sheet - Spawning the tinfoil Barb, barbodes schwanenfeldi in Hawaii (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The tinfoil barb, Barbodes schwanenfeldi, is a common fish found in the international aquarium trade and food markets in Southeast Asia.
		Tinfoil barbs have a dorsal, ventrally flattened body covered with moderately large, silver, chrome-like scales and red fins with a red leading fin ray (Figure 1).
		Tinfoil barbs are a peaceful fish that can reach a length greater than 40 centimeters or 16 inches, and like other, larger barbs, can often live more than 10 years in captivity.
	www.biofilter.com /CTSA136.htm (178 words)

	Those bold and beautiful barbs, by Terry Ranson
		Since the fl ruby barbs he'd seen in pet shops were immature, and therefore were not in their prime color, he assumed I must have done something special to get these "plain" fish to look so attractive.
		Barbs generally scatter their eggs among plants and on the bottom of the tank.
		Barbs are in the family Cyprinidae, the largest group of fishes extant, and the group which comprises the carps and minnows, and includes the common goldfish, rasboras and danios.
	www.aquarticles.com /articles/breeding/ranson_barbs.html (1066 words)

	Buy Tinfoil Barbs for Sale at AquariumFish.net where Buying a Barb is Fun.
		Tinfoil Barbs are a schooling fish, and they should be kept in a group with at least 3 Tinfoils.
		Good tank mates for Tinfoil Barbs: a school of Bala Sharks, one or several Rainbow Sharks, a group of Gold, Blue, or Opaline Gouramis, a Pangasius Catfish, a Clown Knife Fish, a school of Clown Loaches, a Snowflake Eel, and some Spiny Eels.
		Large Tinfoil Barbs are often seen in aquariums with Oscars and Plecostomus Catfish.
	www.aquariumfish.net /catalog_pages/cyprinids/barb_tinfoil.htm (543 words)

	Tinfoil Barb
		Most Tinfoil barbs in the aquarium trade are wild caught, since their size makes them difficult to breed in captivity.
		Tinfoil barbs should only be kept by aquarium keepers with really large aquariums, since it is one of the largest barbs and can reach a length of 36 centimeters (14 inches).
		The Tinfoil barb originates from tropical waters in Borneo, Sumatra, Thailand, and the Malayan peninsula, and the water temperature in the aquarium should therefore be 22-25 ° C (72-77 ° F).
	ezinearticles.com /?Tinfoil-Barb&id=344291 (638 words)

	Red-tail Tinfoil Barb, Barbonymus altus, tinfoil Barb
		Animal-World / Freshwater Aquariums / Cyprinids / Red-tail Tinfoil Barb
		The Red-tail Tinfoil Barb is hardy and undemanding.
		Since they are omnivorous, the Red-tail Tinfoil Barb will generally eat all kinds of live, fresh, and flake foods.
	animal-world.com /encyclo/fresh/cyprinids/RedtailTinfoilBarb.php (639 words)

	Tinfoil barb (Barbonymus (Puntius / Barbus) schwanenfeldii) with photo/picture
		Tinfoil barb (Barbonymus (Puntius / Barbus) schwanenfeldii) with photo/picture
		This is a very large barb, which grows quickly from the juvenile size often seen for sale.
		A similar species, Barbonymus altus, which is also sold as the Tinfoil barb, lacks the fl lines in the caudal (tail) fin.
	www.thetropicaltank.co.uk /Fishindx/tinfoil.htm (113 words)

	The Exciting Thing About The Tinfoil Barb - ArticleChain.com
		Many different fishes from the Cyprinid family are referred to as barbs, but it is chiefly the species found in the genus Barbus that we consider true barbs.
		Tinfoil barbs are egg-scatters and a female Tinfoil barb can produce several thousands of eggs during one spawning.
		It is also a schooling species, so you must have enough space to house a group of Tinfoil barbs.
	www.articlechain.com /home-family/pets/the-exciting-thing-about-the-tinfoil-barb.php (627 words)

	What is a Tinfoil barb? - BlurtIt
		Large Tinfoil barb are golden yellow of silver in colour with its caudal fin blood red or orange and dorsal fin red.
		The tinfoil barb prefer to stay in water with strong currents.
		Tinfoil barb is useful in subsistence farming and in commercial aquaculture.
	www.blurtit.com /q398843.html (170 words)

	Freshwater Aquarium Species Profiles: Barbonymus schwanenfeldii (The Tinfoil Barb)
		Tinfoil Barbs can and do supplement their diet in the wild with insects, worms, crustaceans, and even small fish.
		In captivity, Tinfoil Barbs should be kept in a large aquarium with plenty of swimming room.
		They appreciate plenty of vegetation, but since plants are a large part of their diet, it is best to choose very robust plant species or artificial plants.
	www.freshwater-aquarium-fish.com /species/barbonymus_schwanenfeldii.htm (233 words)

	Aquarium Fish Deals - Cyprinids - Barb Species
		Most barbs are peaceful fish that mix well with other species, however, a few types are prone to being nippy (eg Tiger Barbs, Larger Barbs).
		Tinfoil Barbs can be the exception to rules.
		Barbs are definitely shoal fishes, Keep 6 or more of the same species.
	www.fishdeals.com /cyprinids/barbs (730 words)

	Fish and Aquatic Invertebrates » Freshwater Fish » Barb - Red Tail Tinfoil Main Page
		Red Tail Tinfoil Barbs are aggressive and should not be kept with smaller fish.
		The Red Tail Tinfoil Barbs, or Barbus schwanenfeldi, are originally from Borneo and Thailand.
		Red Tail Tinfoil Barbs are easy to care for and are hardy, though they require a vast amount of room, which makes them not such a good choice for a beginner.
	www.centralpets.com /animals/fish/freshwater_fish/fwf4486.html (345 words)

	Tinfoil Barb - Barbus schwanefeldi
		The Tinfoil Barb is a fish that is often available in pet shops and sold to the beginning aquarist but it is not the best choice for those beginning in the freshwater hobby.
		The tinfoil barb requires a very large tank, at least 75 gallons (284 liters) because of its potential adult size of 13 inches (32 cm).
		The sides of the Tin foil Barb resemble tin foil (hence the name) and the fins on the tinfoil barb will become more red as they mature.
	www.fishlore.com /profiles_tinfoil_barb.htm (353 words)

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		Tinfoils are a peaceful, large barb, which like their common name, boast shiny silver metallic like body with often orange to bright red fins, which makes them a popular fish to buy with avid fish keepers.
		Tinfoils are also quite sensitive to changes in your water chemistry.
		To ensure their dietary requirements are met, their diet should consist of a high quality pellet, krill, shrimp either frozen or freeze dried, flake food as well as vegetables such as lettuce, bok choi, zucchini, spinach and other greens.
	worldcichlids.com /fotm/sept_2005tinfoil.html (599 words)

	barb
		I never seen this barb before until I found a school of striped barb in a flwater drain in a lowland area.
		Kuching barb is a common barb in the countryside streams near Kuching city.
		Skin Head Barb - sub species?-This one is found at Kayan river basin.The eyes are fl in color and the fl spot near the caudal fin is slightly smaller than the fl spot of the species as shown in the ablove.
	www.geocities.com /rasbora2004/barb.html (621 words)

	NAGARAJAN'S WEBPAGE FOR BEGINNER'S TROPICAL FISH AQUARIUM
		This is a large sized barb and has to be kept in large tanks with similar sized fish.
		They are schooling fish like most of the barbs and shall be kept in groups of 6 or more.
		These are long living barbs and live upto 10 years.
	madhunag.tripod.com /tinfoilbarb.html (230 words)

	Tin Foil Barb - Pet Solutions (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The body is covered with a very defined silver scaling and the fins are red with a fl stripe along the fringe of the tail fin and dorsal fin.
		While the Tin Foil Barb is rather peaceful and likes to school, it may eat smaller fish.
		Voracious eaters, the Tin Foil Barb will eat almost all aquarium foods and is a rather fast growing fish and is almost always active.
	www.petsolutions.com /default.aspx?itemid=29500 (307 words)

	tinfoil_barb
		The common name of this fish is Tinfoil barb and it is mostly known by it.
		This calls for a tank of not less than 150 cm for a school of six individuals whereas a much bigger tank should be used to house 12 or more of them.
		The water parameters are almost identical to those needed for other barbs.
	www.malawicichlidhomepage.com /other/tinfoil_barb.html (246 words)

	Aquazoo - The Fish (Site not responding. Last check: )
		It should not be put with smaller fish, as it will swallow them if it can get them in its mouth, even though it is more of a vegetable eater than a carnivore.
		This fish is best kept in a larger aquarium with good filtration, as its oxygen requirement is high, as is the case of most fast swimmers.
		These fish are difficult to sex from colour variation, although some experts believe the male to show a brighter colour.
	www.aquazoo.co.uk /page.cfm/Type=Fish/ID=187 (182 words)

	Tinfoil Barb - Discuss Pets @ PetLovers.Com
		I have a tinfoil barb that has grown to be about 8 inches long.
		my point is that these are often avilable at the lfs, but their requirments are unknown to these fishkeepers, with tinfoils a 55 will not do, unless u plan on stunting him for the rest of his life, tinfoils are school,big,active,powerfull all are bad combos for home community tanks.
		tinfoil barbs are common so ur right about the money, it wont me much at all, but they will get very large, jumpy, and powerful.
	forums.petlovers.com /vb/showthread.php?t=12859 (976 words)

	AquariumPros Forums - Albino Tinfoil Barb??
		I have seen tinfoil barbs get to be about 13 inches so the albino should get to be about the same size.
		Being barbs they like to be in schools of at least 3 and preferablly more.
		Iv had the barb for a while and he is ok by himself, and now that you told me the loach gets to only 9 inches or so I can get two of those.
	www.aquariumpros.com /forums/showthread.php?t=3103 (660 words)

	FishInThe.net :: Fish Info
		Community [Large Fish] types require fish of equal or large size to co-habitat with to ensure any of the inhabitants are not killed or overly harassed.
		The tinfoil barb, like other larger barbs, can live for more than 10 years in captivity.
		As the tinfoil ages, the anal and dorsal fins turn a beautiful red-orange color.
	fishinthe.net /html/fishguide/fishguide_fish.php?FC=113&nl=20&nt=3 (403 words)

	Wally's Aquarium \| Fresh Water Fish :: Cyprinids
		The Albino Tiger Barb is one of the color morphs or varieties of the regular Tiger Barb.
		They were received with mixed reactions when first introduced in the aquarium hobby, which largely seemed to relate to a matter of taste.
		The Albino Tiger Barb is very lively and playful, and does best in a school of at least 6 or seven fishes.
	www.wallysaquarium.com /livestock/freshwater/fresh_cypr.htm (809 words)

	Barbonymus - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Its members are commonly referred to as barbs.
		The type species is the tinfoil barb (Barbus schwanenfeldii, now called Barbonymus schwanenfeldii).
		This page was last modified 04:26, 8 August 2006.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Barbonymus (80 words)

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