Characteristics of red finfish and how to keep them

The redfin is a tropical fish of the carp family Tanichthys, which is native to Baiyunshan in Guangzhou, China. Its body color is mainly silver-gray with a dark blue line from the back of the eye to the base of the caudal fin. In this article, I would like to explain in detail the characteristics of the redfin and how to keep them.

What is Red Fin?

The red fin is a tropical fish in the family Cyprinidae (carp) and genus Tanichthys. The origin of the red fin is Baiyunshan in Guangzhou, China.However, the native red finfish in China is now considered extinct. Therefore, most imported individuals are now from Vietnam. The body color is mainly silver-gray with dark blue lines running from the back of the eyes to the base of the caudal fin. Another characteristic is the red coloration around the base of the caudal and dorsal fins. This is where the name "red fin" comes from.
Some specialty stores sell red fin fish under the name "coppy," but this website uses the name "red fin fish. However, this website uses the name "red fin" instead.
Although the redfin is sometimes classified as a temperate fish rather than a tropical fish due to its origin, this site treats it as a tropical fish.

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Regarding mixed swimming, first of all, the character of the red-finned pilot whale is relatively docile. Therefore, they can be mixed with other species.If the red-finned fins are territorial or aggressive, they may be injured or become ill due to stress. If the species you wish to mix with is aggressive, it is recommended that you take measures such as adding water plants or ornaments so that the red-finned fins can escape even if chased.

Points about spawning

Many people who keep red-finned sardines want to breed them. Although it is easy to keep red-finned sardines, it is a little more difficult to breed them. However, if you know the procedure well, you can increase the number of red-finned fins in a stable manner.
The first is to keep individuals that are suitable for breeding.The life span of the redfin is about three years, so the time until they are ready to breed is short, roughly four to six months after birth. This means that if you want to breed them, it is important to choose relatively young individuals when purchasing them from specialty stores. In addition, it is necessary to distinguish male and female red fins. Here, it is important to distinguish between males and females. To distinguish between male and female red finfish, males have more vivid body coloration as they mature. Females will also be taller than males, and their silhouette will change to a fuller body shape. If you want a male or female for sure, we recommend asking the staff at a specialty store.
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