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| Family: |
CYPRINIDAE |
| Species: |
Epalzeorhynchos (Labeo) bicolor |
| Common Name: |
Red-Tailed Black Shark |
| Size: |
6 in (15 cm) |
| Habitat: |
SOUTH ASIA: Streams in Thailand. |
| Min Tank Size: |
36 inch tank, 55 gallons is better. |
| Diet: |
Highly omnivorous, accepts most food, require plant material for proper growth. |
| Behavior: |
Actice, semi-aggressive, requires a private cave or hideout. One shark per tank, aggressive towards conspecifics. |
| Water: |
Temperature 73 to 84°F (23 – 29°C) pH range: 6.0 – 7.5; dH range: 5 - 18 |
| Care: |
Medium, water quality important to good growth. |
| Communities: |
Keep with fish that can endure "rough play", may bully peaceful species. Do not keep more than one per aquarium. |
| Suitability: |
Not the best for beginners. |
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