Red-Tailed Tinfoil Barb (Barbonymus altus)
Fish in the family Cyprinidae. Moderate care. Freshwater.
Quick facts
Scientific nameBarbonymus altus
FamilyCyprinidae
Also known asRedtail Tinfoil, Albino Tinfoil (form)
Care levelModerate
Reef safetyFreshwater
TemperamentSemi Aggressive
Dietomnivore
Adult size11 in
Minimum tank size125 gallons
Water parametersTemp 72-81°F, pH 6.5-7.5, GH 5-18 dGH
Appearance
Silvery body with uniformly red-orange fins including the tail; smaller and redder-finned than the classic tinfoil.
Difficulty and care for the Red-Tailed Tinfoil Barb
Moderate
Origin and habitat
Southeast Asia (Mekong and Chao Phraya basins)
Keeper notes
Peaceful but large and boisterous like other tinfoils; eats plants and small fish. Keep with sizeable tankmates.
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