
Red tail barracuda
Acestrorhynchus falcatus
Neptune’s rating:
44- Aggression LevelAggressive
- Breeding AggressionNo Change In Behaviour
- DifficultyDifficult
- HardinessModerate
- Length45.0 - 71.0 cm
- Liters per Fish100 L
- Maintenance LevelHigh Maintenance
- pH6.5 - 7.8
- PopularityModerate
- RarityUncommon
- Minimum School Size5
- Tank HabitatSurface Dweller, Mid-tank Dweller, Bottom Dweller
- Temperature24.0 - 28.0 °C
- Territorial BehaviourModerately Territorial
Please note: These values are based on the average of various confirmed sources.
More about Red tail barracuda
The Red Tail Barracuda is a freshwater fish distinguished by its elongated body, silver coloration with sleek, streamlined appearance, and a distinctive red tail. Originating from the rivers and streams of Southeast Asia, this species features a fearsome appearance with sharp teeth and a predatory nature. While captivating due to its looks and behavior, the Red Tail Barracuda is not as commonly known in the aquarium hobby as other fish, partly due to its large size and dietary requirements that make it suitable for more experienced aquarists with appropriately sized tanks.