My Tinfoil Barb Shack of love.

[12 Volt Man]

old pics of my old set of 12" redtails. they are in the bottom 65g tank (48")

they were 11 years old when I sold them because I moved. I hope they are still alive today..

whenever I see the websites that claim they only get 7-8" I laugh

feed your fish people! lol

 

[iloveoscars702]

lol nice

 

[tcarswell]

What size tank do they need ? Pretty cool fish.

 

[12 Volt Man]

big as possible. 90g minimum really. the only reason mine were in the 65 was that, as you can see, the lemon barbs above them couldn't fit in the 65 anymore lol

but they do best in a group if possible.

for adults, something like 30g per fish is probably a good rule of thumb when stocking. they need room. they get big and are always active.

 

[jprp]

i had some over 15in long about 3in wide ,lost them,several gold tin foils around 10in and a group of 10in+ silver sharks due to a defective pump.
now have a group of 5 up to about 14in + 1 gold 10in+flagtail proculodus 15in plus.
best to feed early, then feed cats ect after lights out.

 

[Dustonthecabnit]

I just lost three out of four due to hungry tank mates. Luckily I got home during the last one, my oscar was choking. lol < Now to find some over 6"!!

 

[Redearsunfish]

My Tin foils are always hungry. However I follow the one feeding per day rule.

 

[tcarswell]

big as possible. 90g minimum really. the only reason mine were in the 65 was that, as you can see, the lemon barbs above them couldn't fit in the 65 anymore lol

but they do best in a group if possible.

for adults, something like 30g per fish is probably a good rule of thumb when stocking. they need room. they get big and are always active.

Thanks bud !