Labeo bicolor) is a carp species in Cyprinidae family. The rainbow shark (Epalzeorhynchos frenatum) is a freshwater species fish from the Cyprinidae family throughout South East Asia. ... the Red Tailed Shark is very juvenile and will need a tank of at least 55 gallons, you will need at least 75 gallons for the Plecos if they are the small variety, over 150 gallons for 1 if the Common sort. Right at the end of the caudal peduncle, the color shifts from black to bright red. I had a red tail shark for many years in my tank. Nothing fancy here, just go with your favorite high-quality provider. S. snoce Large Fish. Most owners feed this species flakes or pellets as the primary source of nutrition. Red Tail Sharks are an eye-catching freshwater fish that we’ve been drawn to for quite a while. Learn more. The stunning appearance of the angelfish makes them perfect candidates for community … Aquarium Forum > General Freshwater Aquarium Topics > New To The Freshwater Aquarium Hobby > Red Tailed Shark Members currently in the chatroom: 0 Who's Online: The most chatters online in one day was 17, 09-12-2012. Max. It is a popular, semi-aggressive fish for the aquarium. Author Note: Fish that look similar should not be kept in the same tank. They hear how these fish can be aggressive in certain situations (which are easily avoided) and assume that they’re difficult to care for. Any aggressive tendencies they display will be exaggerated by insufficient space or the wrong tank mates (more details on that in the section below). But keep in mind that, though the fish eats algae, it does this in smaller amounts than Crossocheilus species, therefore red-tailed shark won’t do as a tank cleaner. There’s nothing difficult as for red tailed shark care, but the fish is quite large and it has aggressive temper. Author Note: While a lot of aquarists have done fine keeping two of these in the same tank (more on that later), it’s highly recommended that you increase the tank size significantly if you’re going to attempt this. tank, with neon ... (similar to the Red Tail Shark) in my 265g tank. The ones I would rehome are; the molly, danio, tiger barb, black widow, plus 4 of your least favourite tetra (keeping your favourite). It doesn’t shift gradually either. Mine right now is a jeuvinile it is in a 33gal. Mostly, these sharks grow up to 6” (15 cm) in length, but specimens of even 8” (20 cm) have also been cited. Small fish like that are their natural prey in the wild. Jul 20, 2004 #3. Author Note: You should also spend a few minutes each day inspecting your fish. All these fishes are too fast for redtail shark to catch them and they inhabit in upper and middle water layers. He is a beautiful dark black and vibrant red (they go pale when stressed). Cichlids can choose a mate not only from their kind, but also from completely different cichlid genus. Though, they say that the reason for this is, first of all, excessive capture of the fish for the aquarium trade, nevertheless the negative impact of the environmental changes is considered to be more probable cause, for example, it may be the damage done by dam construction and bog reclamation. Kept in a community tank. Here is a link of a full grown one. Red Tail Black Sharks don’t have a particular disease that afflicts their species, but they can get any of the common freshwater diseases that exist. They can get territorial, and that only gets worse when they’re right on top of one another. ... i dobt have any other explanation for why shes got a full belly. The origin of these names are rather obvious when you see one. This is something that a lot of people in the aquarium scene don’t realize. These fish are fairly hardy and can tolerate a reasonable range in the following levels: Even though these aren’t the most sensitive species in the world, you should always check the water parameters on a consistent basis. Temperature : 73°F - 79°F (23°C - 26°C) Water Hardness : 10° to 16° dH, Lifespan : 5 - 8 years. There’s nothing quite like seeing those bright red spots streak around your aquarium! Angelfish prefer 40 gallon tall tank. Also in the pet store there was fully grown red tail sharks and red fin sharks together in a small tank so would I be able to get a red fin shark in my tank? You’ll often see them swimming near the bottom of the tank while darting away to investigate other areas they find interesting. As far as it is known this species doesn’t breed in captivity in private tanks, however the fish is bred on the farms where they use hormones for this. Take a close look to see if you notice anything out of the ordinary on their body (or in their behavior). It’s very important to make this distinction because these two fish are not viable tank mates and will fight if you keep them together. There was a highly condensed population of Red Tail Sharks in Bueng Boraphet, which is the largest freshwater lake and swamp area in the middle portion of Thailand. Size of Red Tail Shark. Common Name/Origin: The red tail shark is also known as labeo bicolor, fire tail, red tailed black shark, and epalzeorhynchus bicolor. The main coloring is velvet black, its fins are large and also black – the dorsal is high and sharpened, while anal, abdominal and pectoral fins are transparent and well-developed. As for how large they get it's about 6 inches and will become more aggressive. Due to their territorial nature, there’s a high likelihood that these fish will fight unless they have a significant amount of space. We don’t know many aquarists who have a Red Tail under 5 inches. 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