Rainbow Shark Tropical Fish Information
Epalzeorhynchos frenatumBehaviour Generally peaceful although will fight with its own kind
Typical size 12cm
Max size 15cm
Tank Area Bottom, middle
Min Tank Size 120cm
Min Number in Tank 1
Temp Min: 24℃ Max: 26℃
Feeding Frozen, live, sinking, vegetable based foods
pH Range 6-8.5
Hardness vs,s,m,h

Rainbow Shark (Epalzeorhynchos frenatum)
Rainbow Shark Tropical Fish Learn all about the Rainbow Shark's feeding habits and food types, its behaviour, its origins, its natural habitats, is it male or female, breeding advice and information, suitable tank mates, its sizing and growth range, minimum tank size, water PH and more. Use our fish community creator tool to plan your tank set up and ensure that the Rainbow Shark is the right fish for your aquarium.
The Rainbow Shark (often referred to as the Ruby Shark) is similar in appearance to the Red Tailed Black Shark but arguably much more peaceful. Although individuals will act aggressively towards others of their own kind, they are much more peaceful towards other fish and can be kept in a community. In many cases, if Rainbow Shark's are kept in groups in suitably large tanks there are fewer disputes between individuals. Due to its eventual size the Rainbow Shark is best kept with medium sized robust fish. The aquarium should contain plenty of hiding spots and no sharp substrates. Rainbow Sharks are good algae eaters although they will damage delicate plants. An albino variety is commonly available (pictured).
Rainbow Shark Facts
Family Cyprinidae (Carps & Minnows) | Synonyms Epalzeorhynchos erythrurus, E. frenatus, Epalzeorhynchus erythrurus, E. frenatus, E. frenatum, Labeo erythrurus, Labeo munensis, Labeo frenatus | Other names Ruby Shark, Rainbow Sharkminnow, Redfin Shark, Redfin Shark Minnow, Whitefin Shark, Albino Ruby Shark | Origin Asia; Mekong River basin | Natural Water Conditions pH 6-8, very soft to medium | Natural Habitat Sandy bottomed rivers, flooded areas | Sexing Males are thinner with a darker anal fin
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