12 Volt Man
Remind me/us again, please, how to get this species or morph of tinfoil? Is it a known species or morph and is it identifiable when sold at small size?
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12 Volt Man
Remind me/us again, please, how to get this species or morph of tinfoil? Is it a known species or morph and is it identifiable when sold at small size?
there are two species of tinfoil, the red tail and the black barred. The black barred, at least in Canada, is hard to find. I've kept and raised many groups of tinfoils since the 80s but this is the first black barred ones I've ever raised up and they are the most colorful I've ever had. I've had some red tails (no bars) get slightly larger than these before but not nearly as colorful. The red black and white dorsal fin is stunning on these. Try asking your local fish store to get some in or your local aquarium club.
Remind me/us again, please, how to get this species or morph of tinfoil? Is it a known species or morph and is it identifiable when sold at small size?
B. schwanenfeldii = black bars and deeper red. As juvenile with black spot in the dorsal fin. Black spot has white/silver seem on top.
B. altus = red fins with lighter red, body with a golden tint. As juvenile with black spot in the dorsal fin. Black spot often smaller compared to schwanenfeldii. Black goes till the top of the dorsal fin. No white/silver seem around the black spot.
B. altus = red fins with lighter red, body with a golden tint. As juvenile with black spot in the dorsal fin. Black spot often smaller compared to schwanenfeldii. Black goes till the top of the dorsal fin. No white/silver seem around the black spot.
Ive got a pair of XXL red tails im having to rehome in the DFW area. One of them is an absolute unit. Might be pushing 15 inches. Havent had it out to measure. The other is slightly smaller, maybe 11-12 inch. Bala shark as well that is 15inch or so lol. This tank 96x36x24 for reference
