Breeding the tinfoil barb

1. 1
   Breeding tank: 1,000 L · about 210 × 65 × 75 cm, 1,000 L from the breeding guide
2. 2
   Sponge filter and air pump · gentle and safe for eggs and fry
3. 3
   Heater, 20–28 °C · this species' normal range
4. 4
   Spawning mop · typical for this breeding type

Water: 20–28 °C · pH 6–8

A plan from the breeding guide and an adult size of 35 cm. Tank shape is a standard 2 : 1 : 1.2 box, at least 6 adult lengths long. Check each step in the guide above.

1. 1
   1 breeding tank, 1,000 L · about 210 × 65 × 75 cm, set up like the home tank
2. 2
   2 grow-out tanks, 2,000 L each · about 210 × 90 × 105 cm; twice the breeding tank, never smaller than this species' smallest tank. Sort the young by size and sex here
3. 3
   Shared air pump and air line · one line along each shelf feeds a sponge filter in every tank
4. 4
   Heat the room or each tank · 20–28 °C

In total: 3 tanks, about 5,000 L of water. A litre of water weighs about 1 kg, so check that the floor and rack can take the weight.

Sizes are worked out from the breeding tank in the guide. Tanks fit a standard 120 cm rack when they can; bigger tanks go on their own stands.