Showing posts with label barb. Show all posts
Showing posts with label barb. Show all posts

Thursday, October 29, 2015

Barbonymus Schwanenfeldii

2 Red Tail tinfoil barbs
Common Name: Red Tail Tin Foil Barb
Type: Barb
Origin: Asia
Size: 8-12 inches
Color:Tin foil barbs are large silver to bronze colored fish with bright red to orange tails. Their are a few different varieties or color ranging from the albino as seen in the photo above, the standard which is under the albino in the picture, and a few more differences in tail colors and scale tones!
Description: Tin foil barbs are some of the largest growing barbs! Their are a few different species of tinfoil barbs, the most common include the red tail, the golden tinfoil barb and the standard tinfoil barb ( the largest). These fish grow very large very fast and are a schooling fish so a decent tank size with plenty of swimming room is required! When given the appropriate care....tinfoil barbs can be very beautiful relaxing fish to watch!









Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Puntius tetrazona


 Common Name: Tiger Barb
Type: Barb
Origin: Asia
Size: 3 inches
Color:Tiger Barbs typically have a golden yellow to orange body with black stripes  resembling a tiger! There are also green tiger barbs which have the golden body with dark green overlapping; and don't forget the albino tiger barb, with the orange to white body and white stripes! 
Description: The tiger barb is a amazing fish to keep. These schooling fish are very active and bring lots of life to your tank! The tiger barb show lots of personality when kept in the correct schooling numbers and is a great beginner fish!