Lemon fin Barb

The Lemonfin or Yellowtail Tinfoil Barb is a medium-sized, calm cyprinid that may be found in Thailand and other parts of Southeast Asia. In the wild, it normally lives in loose schools. Big individuals make for a spectacular spectacle in large mixed-species aquariums.

This attractive, active fish typically lives in well-oxygenated waters with moderate to high flow. This species is a popular dither species with predatory fish and cichlid keepers as they are hardy, active, and generally compatible with most similarly-sized tankmates.

I. You would love the fish because…

A type of cyprinid fish also goes by the names lemon barb and golden belly barb. It is indigenous to the rivers of Mainland Southeast Asia, specifically the Mae Klong, Mekong, Chao Phraya, Tapi, and Pahang. It is a schooling fish that lives in mid-water and grows up to 18 inches long. It features stunning glossy metallic scales in the form of diamonds. The fins turn bright yellow, and the body takes on a yellowish sheen.

A favorite of the larger barbs is Lemon fin Barb.

II. Is this fish species peaceful or hostile?

A peaceful fish.

III. Species compatibility

Danios, Platys, Loaches, or Catfish

IV. How to feed this species?

Omnivorous, flake, Frozen, and live food. Will eat anything.