Fish Species
Red Tail Shark
Epalzeorhynchos bicolor
About
A striking black cyprinid with a vivid red tail. Despite its name it is not a shark; adults can be territorial toward similar bottom-oriented fish and need caves and visual barriers.
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Classification
Scientific Name
Epalzeorhynchos bicolor
Origin Region
Thailand
Water Type
freshwater
Diet
Omnivore
Care Difficulty
Intermediate
Max Size
15 cm | 5.9 in
Water Requirements
Southeast AsiaTemperature
24–28°C
pH
6–7.5
GH Hardness
3–12dGH
KH Alkalinity
2–8dKH
Min Tank Size
150L