Description
Red Tail Goodeid are also known as Redtail Splitfin's and are live bearers (meaning they bear live young). They are native to Mexico, Central America. A lively fish, this species is a voracious eater and hardy in nature, perfect for the beginner aquarist.
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Features of Red Tail Goodeid:
- Males have iridescent blue/green coloration with orange/red towards the tail
- Short compact body with a fan like tail
- Best kept in groups of 6 or more with a higher ratio of females
- Bears live young
- Females are larger and duller than males
- Grows to 5-8cm
Tank Mate Compatibility:
Red Tail Goodeid prefer to swim in groups of 6 or more with a higher ratio of females to males. They are suitable for tropical community aquariums with other robust species of similar size. Avoid smaller & slower species, as they will out compete others for food. Also avoid fish with flowing fins, as they are known to be fin nippers.
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Diet:
Red Tail Goodeid's are omnivore's, but prefer a high protein diet. They are not fussy eaters and will eat almost anything. Feed a good quality tropical flake, pellet, or granule, and supplement the diet with live, frozen or freeze dried foods such as blackworms, brine shrimp and tubifex worms. They will nibble at soft aquarium plants in the aquarium and will enjoy spirulina based pellets and wafers. Red Tail Goodeid are healthiest with a varied diet.
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The Best Aquarium Size for Red Tail Goodeid:
They are active and energetic swimmers that will use all levels of the water column, but primarily the middle and top. They require a generous amount of swimming space, we recommend a minimum aquarium size of 120 litres for a small group of Red Tail Goodeid's.
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Red Tail Goodeid Tank Setup:
Aquarium Filtration for Red Tail Goodeid
A good filtration system is necessary as they are voracious eaters and are a moderate waster producer. Red Tail Goodeid will tolerate lower water quality, but it is advised to maintain a clean aquarium. They enjoy a moderate flow rate. Ensure your filter has an adequate flow rate to effectively remove waste from the aquarium.
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Aquarium Heater for Red Tail Goodeid
This fish enjoy temperatures between 18-27° C. If you are unable to maintain this temperature naturally, use an aquarium heater. Aquarium heaters also stabilize water temperatures. A thermometer is recommended to monitor the water temperature.
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Aquarium Lighting for Red Tail Goodeid
The Red Tail Goodeid has no specific lighting requirements. Replicate natural daylight hours with artificial light between 8-10 hours per day. We recommend LED aquarium lighting with adjustable brightness to ensure the light level can be altered for happy fish.
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Substrate for Red Tail Goodeid
There are no specific aquarium substrate requirements for Red Tail Goodeid. Aquarium sand, gravel, and pebbles are all suitable. Have some fun with colours that compliment the Red Tail Goodeid you keep.
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Aquarium Plants for Red Tail Goodeid
Red Tail Goodeid are active swimmers that will be seen darting in and around live plants. Plant out the background with tall plants, leaving plenty of swimming space in the aquarium. If your fish breed, keeping floating plants and fine leaf plants such as ambulia, rotala rotundifolia, and java moss will provide young fry with protection.
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Aquarium Decorations for Red Tail Goodeid
Have fun with selecting aquarium decorations to your preference. Enjoy plenty of structure for fish to hide and rest when required. Resin ornaments, rock, and driftwood are all good selections.
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