Epalzeorhynchus bicolor
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| Red Tailed Shark | |
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| Red Tailed Shark | |
| Species | Epalzeorhynchus bicolor |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 113.562 liters 113,562.353 mL 30 US Gallons (113.6L) |
| Size | 4.724 in
10-12 cm (3.9-4.7") |
| pH | 6.5 - 7.5 |
| Temp. | 295.15 K 71.6 °F 531.27 °R 299.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
8-15 |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Common |
| Diet |
Omnivore
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| Life Span |
10-15 years |
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[edit] Alternative names
- Red Tailed Shark, Redtail Shark, Redtail Sharkminnow, Red-Tailed Black Shark, Red Tailed Labeo
[edit] Other Scientific Names
- Labeo bicolor
[edit] Sexing
- A difficult fish to visually sex. Females are usually larger. Females have a grey stomach, males are solid black.
[edit] Origin
- Originally from Mae Klong River in Thailand, but may already be extinct in nature, and is therefore listed on the Red list of endangered animals.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- This fish mainly dwells on the bottom levels of the tank and will guard it's own territory, will be aggressive towards its own species and any other shark-like fish. Only keep with top-dwelling medium-sized peaceful but robust and fast-swimming fish, it may also bully other bottom dwellers.
[edit] Diet
- An omnivorous fish that will accept catfish pellets to make a good staple. A vegetable component to the diet is recommended.
[edit] Feeding regime
- May be fed up to three times daily, though once a day is sufficient.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Must have a spacious tank with good filtration and many caves provided.
[edit] Behaviour
- Although a bottom dweller, the Red Tailed Shark can be an aggressive fish at times. Depending on the personality of the individual fish it may not be appropriate to keep with community fish. It is usually intolerant of other members of it's species and more than one should be kept at the risk of fighting between the two and eventual death.
[edit] Identification
- Quite a distinctive animal, those unfamiliar may confuse it with the Rainbow Shark, however the Red Tailed Shark only has a red tail where as all of the Rainbow Shark's fins are red. The Red Tailed Shark is also usually a much darker black. An albino variation is also available.
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