Our Guide To Keeping Redtail Splitfin Fish

1. About Fish Species:

   • Scientific name: Xenotoca eiseni
   • Common name: Redtail Splitfin
   • Family: Goodeidae
   • Origin: Mexico, specifically in the Lerma River Basin
   • Adult length: Approximately 6 to 8 centimeters
   • Lifespan: 3 to 5 years

2. Tank Setup:

   • Redtail Splitfins prefer a tank with a minimum size of 75 litres for a small group.
   • Provide hiding places with rocks, caves, and plants like Vallisneria and Java Moss to mimic their natural habitat.

3. Water Parameters:

   • Maintain water conditions with a pH range of 7.0 to 8.0 and a temperature between 18 to 24°C (64 to 75°F).

4. Filtration and Water Flow:

   • A gentle to moderate water flow is suitable, so choose a filter that provides adequate circulation without creating strong currents.

5. Diet:

   • Redtail Splitfins are omnivores and will accept a varied diet consisting of high-quality flake or pellet food supplemented with live or frozen foods like bloodworms, brine shrimp, and daphnia.

6. Tank mates:

   • Redtail Splitfins are peaceful fish and can be kept with other peaceful community fish of similar size. Avoid housing them with aggressive or larger species that may bully them.

7. Behavior and Compatibility:

   • Redtail Splitfins are social fish that prefer the company of their own species, so keep them in groups of at least six individuals.
   • They are generally peaceful but may exhibit territorial behavior, especially during breeding.