🐟 Golden Redtail Tinfoil Barb (Barbonymus altus var. “Golden Redtail”)
Freshwater Barb • Peaceful Schooling • Large Display Fish • Golden Body with Red Fins
 
📋 The Golden Redtail Tinfoil Barb (Barbonymus altus var. “Golden Redtail”) is a striking color morph of the Redtail Tinfoil Barb, showcasing a metallic golden body contrasted by deep red fins. This peaceful, large schooling fish is prized for its dynamic swimming and brilliant coloration under aquarium lighting.
Slightly smaller than the Silver Tinfoil Barb, it’s a manageable species for aquarists with large tanks. When kept in groups of five or more, these fish display synchronized movement and lively social behavior. Their reflective scales shimmer beautifully, making them an impressive centerpiece species.
This variety is captive-bred, hardy, and well suited to community aquariums with robust, similarly sized fish.
 
💡 Highlights
✨ Golden Body with Red Fins: Stunning contrast in display tanks
⚪ Peaceful Schooling Giant: Great centerpiece fish for large aquariums
📏 Hardy Captive-Bred Variant: Long-lived and sustainable
✅ Active and Social: Best kept in groups of five or more
🐟Perfect Display Fish: Ideal for large freshwater communities