Description
Tinfoil Barbs – Shimmering Giants with Friendly Temperament
Make a statement in your freshwater aquarium with the impressive Tinfoil Barb (Barbonymus schwanenfeldii). Known for their large size, shimmering silver bodies, and bright red fins, these majestic fish bring both beauty and lively personality to spacious community tanks.
Tinfoil Barbs are active swimmers that thrive in groups, offering dynamic movement and a captivating shimmer as their scales reflect light. Despite their size, they are generally peaceful and social, making them excellent companions for larger tank mates.
Key Features:
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Shimmering Silver Body: Reflective scales that create a stunning tinfoil-like shine
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Bright Red Fins: Vibrant red accents on fins add striking contrast
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Large & Active: Can grow up to 12 inches, requiring spacious tanks and active swimming space
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Friendly & Social: Best kept in groups of 3 or more, compatible with other large peaceful fish
Care Guidelines:
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Tank Size: Minimum 100 gallons due to their size and activity level
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Water Temp: 72–79°F (22–26°C)
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pH Range: 6.5–7.5
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Diet: Omnivorous – high-quality pellets, flakes, vegetables, and occasional live or frozen foods
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Lifespan: 8–10 years with proper care
Tip: Provide a large, well-filtered tank with open swimming areas and sturdy decorations to accommodate their size and energetic behavior.
Add shimmering grandeur and lively spirit to your aquarium with Tinfoil Barbs — stunning giants that brighten any freshwater community.
Click & Collect
Livestock will only be bagged once you arrive, or if you contact us in advance to request it ready beforehand.
Local Delivery
Order anything from our in-store range and have it delivered right to you.
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Minimum spend: £50
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Delivery up to 10 miles: £10
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Delivery up to 25 miles: £20
Distances are measured “as the crow flies”, not by road.
Once your order is placed, we’ll be in touch to arrange a suitable delivery date and time.
Please note, delivery may take a little longer as we often group orders together to build an efficient delivery run.
Important: If you’re ordering a large aquarium, please ensure someone is available to help unload the van on arrival.
Dry Goods Delivery
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DPD Next Day: 1 working day (order before 12 noon)
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DX Next Day (Heavy Items & Small Aquariums): 1 working day (order before 12 noon)
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Express Pallet: 1–3 working days
If you'd like to add more items to an existing order that hasn't yet been dispatched, please place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to combine the orders.
Please note: We currently only dispatch parcels Wednesday to Friday.
Pre-Order
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Livestock Delivery
Thursday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Wednesday afternoon
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Delivered Thursday before 1pm
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Order by Wednesday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Friday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Thursday afternoon
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Delivered Friday before 1pm
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Order by Thursday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Saturday Delivery – £29
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Dispatched Friday afternoon
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Delivered Saturday before 1pm
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Order by Friday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
📦 Want to Add to an Existing Order?
No problem! Just place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to link it with your original one (as long as it hasn’t been dispatched yet).
🛒 Dry Goods Now Included!
You can now include dry goods in your livestock delivery – perfect for topping up supplies in one go.
❄️ Please note: We can’t send frozen food with livestock – please order frozen items separately.
⚠️ Delivery Exclusions
Unfortunately, we’re unable to deliver livestock to the following postcodes:
Scotland & Isles:
AB30–AB56, DD8–DD10, DG3–DG9, DG12–DG14, FK17–FK21, KA18–KA19, KA26–KA30, PA20–PA38, PA80, PH3–PH40
Cornwall Isles: TR21–TR25
All of the following postcodes are excluded:
BT, HS, IM, IV, JE, KW
Plus Channel Islands and Shetland Islands
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