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this has been my experience. Red Tails are my fav fish. I've kept them for many years until about a year ago when I moved cross country, and I plan on getting them again.....
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These fish are awesome and though they may be a bit more complicated for a beginner, I highly reccomend them.

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I want to say that this is one of the very best posts I've seen here. Well written and very informative. While I do not have a place for an RTBS in any of my tanks just now, I will certainly keep them in mind as a fish for the future.