科: Cyprinidae
tinfoil barb(Barbonymus schwanenfeldii)はコイ科に分類される淡水魚で、アフリカとスリランカに分布する。成魚は約 26.2–38.5 cm、適水温 22–25 °C。
A Cyprinidae species native to Africa and Sri Lanka: Barbonymus schwanenfeldii lives bottom-dwelling over gravel. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins. Adults reach 26.2–38.5 cm. It is one of the aquarium-kept Barbonymus species we profile, alongside Barbonymus gonionotus.
中級向き。水質の安定が重要。Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins。Shoaling; keep in groups of 6 or more。
22–25 °C を安定して維持。pH 6.5–7、GH 5–15 dGH。
成魚は 26.2–38.5 cm。最低 500 L。
Omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter。Fine gravel and sand上で採餌する性質を活かし、沈む餌も与える。
Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins;Shoaling; keep in groups of 6 or more。向いているのはSimilar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs。Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmatesは不向き。
原産地はアフリカとスリランカ。Clear streams and rivers over gravelに生息。Moderate, well-oxygenated current。Appreciates well-oxygenated water。
リスクは低いが、ふたがあると安心。
Egg-scatterer; no parental care。Males often slimmer and more colourful。