Epalzeorhynchos frenatus

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Ruby Shark
Ruby Shark
Species Epalzeorhynchos frenatus
Difficulty Moderate
Min. Tank Size 132.489 liters
132,489.412 mL

35 US Gallons (132.5L)

Size 15.24 cm

5-6 " (12.7-15.2cm)

pH 6.5 - 7.5
Temp. 297.039 K
23.889 °C
534.67 °R

299.817 K
26.667 °C
539.67 °R75 -80 °F (23.9-26.7°C)

Water Hardness

6-10

Stocking Ratio 1:1 M:F
Availability Common
Diet

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods
Other (See article)

Life Span

10-15 years


Contents

[edit] Alternative names

Rainbow Shark, Ruby Shark, Red-Finned Shark, Rainbow sharkminnow

[edit] Other Scientific Names

Epalzeorhynchos frenatum, Epalzeorhynchus frenatus, Labeo erythrurus, Labeo frenatus

[edit] Sexing

Males are slimmer than the females and have black lines on the anal fin.

[edit] Tank compatibility

Keep a single Ruby Shark to a tank, will be aggressive and territorial towards other shark-like fish. Will be fine with more robust mid and top swimming fish. They are best kept with similar-sized fish and not smaller fish.

[edit] Diet

An omnivore that will eat a variety of foods. Flakes, freeze dried, frozen, raw/live, and pellets are all acceptable forms of food. Some favorites include shrimps, worms, and veggies.

[edit] Feeding regime

Feed once or twice a day.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Provide plenty of hiding places (caves, rocks and plants). Prefers a sandy substrate.

[edit] Behaviour

This fish can become aggressive with other, smaller fish in your tank that invade its territory. They will fight with the Red Tail Shark.

[edit] Identification

This fish has an elongate shark-like shaped body, giving it its common name, the base colour of the body is usually dark grey with all fins coloured red. There is also an albino morph available which has a colour-less body but still exhibits the red fins.
A similar species, Epalzeorhynchos munense, may be sold under the same common name, the difference being on the pelvic and pectoral fins, on the Epalzeorhynchos munense they have black margins.

[edit] Pictures

Rainbow Shark

[edit] External links

Facts about Epalzeorhynchos frenatus
Availability Common
Common name Ruby Shark , Rainbow Shark, Red-Finned Shark, and Rainbow sharkminnow
Diet Omnivore  +
Difficulty Moderate
Family Cyprinidae  +
Foods Pellet Food  +, Flake Food  +, Live Food  +, and Other Foods  +
Maximum Size 6 in (15.24 cm)  +
Maximum age 15  +
Maximum hardness 10  +
Maximum pH 7.5  +
Maximum temperature 299.817 K (26.667 °C, 80 °F, 539.67 °R)  +
Minimum Tank Size 35 US Gallon (132.489 liters, 132,489.412 mL)  +
Minimum hardness 6  +
Minimum pH 6.5  +
Minimum temperature 297.039 K (23.889 °C, 75 °F, 534.67 °R)  +
Scientific name Epalzeorhynchos frenatus, Epalzeorhynchos frenatum, Epalzeorhynchus frenatus, Labeo erythrurus, and Labeo frenatus
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