Description
Scientific Name: Barbonymus altus
Common Name: Redtail Tinfoil Barb
Adult Size: Typically 8–10 inches (20–25 cm); slightly smaller than Barbonymus schwanenfeldii
Life Expectancy: 8–10 years with proper care
Habitat: Native to the Mekong and Chao Phraya River basins in Thailand and Laos. Found in rivers, streams, and flooded fields with slow to moderate water flow
Tank Requirements
Minimum Tank Size: 100+ gallons (378+ liters) for a group
Ideal Temperature: 72–77°F (22–25°C)
pH Range: 6.5–7.5
Water Hardness: 5–15 dGH (soft to moderately hard)
Temperament: Peaceful and social; best kept in groups of 5 or more. Active swimmers can startle smaller, more passive tankmates
Diet & Nutrition
Omnivorous: Yes
Diet: Will accept flakes, pellets, and vegetable matter (blanched spinach, zucchini), as well as occasional live or frozen protein (brine shrimp, bloodworms)
