Red Tail Tinfoil Barb
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Red Tail Tinfoil Barb is a large, active freshwater fish suited to spacious aquariums. Native to Southeast Asia, it has a silver body with red fins and can grow much larger than common barb species.
This fish needs strong swimming space and is best kept with other large, active tank mates. Its omnivorous diet should include both protein-rich foods and plant-based foods.
Product Details
- Scientific Name: Barbus schwanefeldi
- Common Names: Red Tail Tinfoil Barb, Tall Barb, Tinfoil Barb
- Adult Size: Up to 12 inches
- Life Expectancy: Around 12 years
- Origin: Southeast Asia
- Minimum Tank Size: 100 gallons
- Temperament: Semi-aggressive
- Diet: Omnivore
- Food: Flakes, pellets, shrimp, worms, blanched lettuce, and spinach
Water Requirements
- Temperature: 72°F–81°F
- pH Range: 6.5–7.5
- Water Hardness: 2–10 dGH
Breeding Information
Red Tail Tinfoil Barbs are egg-scattering fish. Females may release thousands of eggs, but the adults do not protect the eggs or young and may eat them. Females can appear noticeably rounder during spawning.