Red Flagtail
$75.00
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Red Flagtail
$75.00
Flagtail Prochilodus
A large, active characin with a silver body and a vivid red-and-black striped tail fin, the Flagtail Prochilodus is a powerful swimmer that brings real presence to big tanks. Hardy but growing large, it's best suited to spacious aquariums with strong filtration and open swimming room.
Care at a Glance:
- Minimum Tank Size: 300L+ with open swimming space and strong filtration
- Temperature: 24–28°C
- pH Range: 6.0–7.5
- Water Hardness: Soft to moderate
- Temperament: Peaceful but active; grows large
- Diet: Flakes, pellets, spirulina wafers, blanched vegetables, frozen foods
- Max Size: 25–30cm
- Lifespan: 8–10+ years
- Care Level: Moderate (needs space and strong filtration)
Tank Mates: Large, peaceful community fish such as medium cichlids, large catfish, and silver dollars; avoid small fish that could be outcompeted.
Origin: South America — Amazon Basin (Brazil, Colombia)