Red-tailed Tinfoil Barb Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Red-tailed Tinfoil Barb in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: intermediate
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: omnivore
• Minimum tank size: 250 gallons (946 liters)
• Compatibility: Best kept with other large, robust, and fast-moving fish. Avoid keeping with smaller, timid, or long-finned species as they may be harassed or eaten. Can be kept in groups of 3-5 individuals if the tank is sufficiently large.
• Special requirements: Requires a very large aquarium with strong filtration and ample swimming space. Substrate should be fine gravel or sand. Provide large, smooth rocks and driftwood for enrichment, but ensure open areas for swimming. Excellent water quality is paramount. They are powerful jumpers, so a secure lid is essential.

Water parameters

Temperature

72-79°F (22-26°C)

pH level

6.5-7.5

Hardness

5-15 dGH

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