Tinfoils

[SteveR]

Just bought a tinfoil barb, tail is very light red but see through in the middle. DO these get nice and bright with age? I see lots of photos of these barbs and the tail is nice bright red. Anyone keep them have pics/advice?

Cheers

Steve

 

[cichlid2006]

they do better in groups as they like to shoal. they also get large about 30+cm i think so a large tank is needed.

 

[hbluehunter]

I know mine did get really bright red and shinny silver.. Looked great until my Tems had their way with them.. They were at least 8-10 inches..

 

[jcardona1]

yeah i had the same concerns. i bought 4 of them when they were about 3". now they are about 7~8" and their fins have gotten a very nice deep red color. cant get pictures, those bastards are too fast!

 

[esse]

I'm very happy with my Tinfoils. keep good water and good food so they keep the nice silver body and red fins. And ya you need more than one.

 

[benzjamin13]

They get better with size

 

[groovitudedude]

They get better with size

And they get better FAST

 

[SteveR]

I've got a big tank and more than one, just worded that poorly. Just wanted to know if that comes with age.

 

[groovitudedude]

I've got a big tank and more than one, just worded that poorly. Just wanted to know if that comes with age.

How big?

 

[brcacti]

I have 5 in my 300 gal tank, baught them all small, 2.5 inches. 2 regulars, 2 albinos and one gold. I love the albinos as much as the regulars or more, the golds are just a bit more drab than the other 2 forms.