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Fresh Water Fish - RED TAIL TINFOIL BARB - BB-0669

KD 2.000
  • Availability :In Stock

Delivery

Usually delivered in 2-4 days

Highlights

Care & Tank Requirements

  • Tank size: Minimum 75–100 gallons (they grow large and need space)

  • Schooling behavior: Best kept in groups of 5+ to reduce stress and aggression

  • Water parameters:

    • Temp: 22–28 °C

    • pH: 6.5–7.5

    • Moderately soft to neutral water

  • Tank setup: Open swimming space, strong filtration, secure lid (they are jumpers)

 Diet

  • Omnivorous: Flakes, pellets, vegetables (blanched spinach, peas), live/frozen foods (bloodworms, shrimp)

  • Note: They enjoy plant matter, so aquascaping should use hardy or artificial plants

Description

The Red Tail Tinfoil Barb (Barbonymus altus) is a large, active schooling fish that makes a bold statement in freshwater aquariums.** It’s closely related to the common Tinfoil Barb but distinguished by its vivid red tail and slightly smaller adult size.

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