- Name:
Redtail Shark
(View AKA's) - Family: Cyprinidae
- Species: Freshwater Shark
- Scientific Name: Epalzeorhynchos bicolor
General info about Redtail Shark
Even though these fish are called sharks they are actually related to carps. They are black with a red tail fin, they are usually 5 inches. To keep these fish in captivity, water pH should be between 6.0 and 8.0 and water temperature should range from 72ºF to 79ºF. The tank should have hiding places, rocks and a gravel substrate. They are not recommended for the community aquarium as they are very territorial and can become quite aggressive, however, reports suggest that they can be kept with Tetras and Barbs. They shouldn’t be kept in groups since they become very aggressive against their own.
Redtail Shark Diet & Nutrition
This species is omnivorous. In the wild it feeds on algae, crustaceans and insects. In a tank it can be fed with flakes and live or frozen foods complemented with vegetable matter like shelled peas or cucumber.
Determining Sex of Redtail Shark
Females are larger and rounder than males.
Redtail Shark Origin
This species is endemic to central Thailand.
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| Name | Species | Family | Scientific Name | More Detail | Added by |
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| Redtail Shark | Freshwater Shark | Cyprinidae | Epalzeorhynchos bicolor | Even though these fish are called sharks they are actually related to carps. They are black with a red tail fin, they are usually 5 inches. To keep these fish in captivity, water pH should be between 6.0 and 8.0 and water temperature should range from 72ºF to 79ºF. The tank should have hiding places, rocks and a gravel substrate. They are not recommended for the community aquarium as they are very territorial and can become quite aggressive, however, reports suggest that they can be kept with Tetras and Barbs. They shouldn’t be kept in groups since they become very aggressive against their own. |
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