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Red Tail Shark

Epalzeorhynchos bicolor
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Overview


Dark body with bright red tail, territorial.

Origin: Southeast Asia

Family: Cyprinidae

Physical Characteristics


Maximum Size: 15.00 cm
Temperament: Aggressive
Care Level: Moderate
Diet Type: Omnivore

Habitat Requirements


Water Type: Freshwater
Temperature Range: 22.0°C - 28.0°C
pH Range: 6.5 - 7.5
Water Hardness: 5 - 11 dGH
Minimum Tank Size: 100 liters

Care and Feeding


Diet Information:

Algae, pellets, live food.

Care Level: Moderate

Breeding


Breeding Difficulty: Moderate

Rarely breeds in captivity.

Compatibility


Aggressive

Best kept singly or with robust fish.