Short Body Albino Tinfoil Barb (Barbonymus schwanenfeldii)

Short Body Albino Tinfoil Barb (Barbonymus schwanenfeldii)This is a good sized Cyprinid fish that reaches up to about 8 inches (20 cm) in length. It has a silvery or golden yellow body with reflective scales that give it a tinfoil effect. The dorsal fin has a black marking or blotch along the tip. The pelvic, anal, and caudal fins are red, but not the dorsal fin. Other common names it is known by include Red Tail Tinfoil Barb and Tall Barb. The albino variant has true red eyes and the metallic scales brings

as well as small fish

They are aggressive feeders and should be monitored to prevent overeating

A varied diet promotes optimal health and coloration

Goonch Catfish (Bagarius yarrelli)

Juveniles display bold vertical barring and eye-catching ocelli (false eye spots)

Aggressive and territorial

tricolor sharkminnow

" a clear plastic tube that facilitates viewing during the day

a 100-gallon tank (379 l) will provide the space you need for multiple large fish

As the Marbled Achara catfish matures it should be fed less often and even periods of fasting will maintain the fishes health

It comes from Africa and can reach 30 inches

These fish will be happy in tanks that are well maintained with bogwood