Red Tail Shark

Red Tail Shark (Epalzeorhynchos bicolor)

Striking and full of personality, the Red Tail Shark features a sleek jet-black body with a vivid red tail fin. While territorial with its own kind, it's a hardy and active mid-to-bottom swimmer that adds bold contrast to larger community tanks.

Care at a Glance:

• Minimum Tank Size: 150L with hiding spots and territories
• Temperature: 22–26°C
• pH Range: 6.0–7.5
• Water Hardness: Moderate
• Temperament: Semi-aggressive, territorial
• Diet: Algae wafers, sinking pellets, frozen bloodworms, blanched vegetables
• Max Size: 12–15cm
• Lifespan: 5–8 years
• Care Level: Easy to moderate

Tank Mates: Similar-sized community fish such as barbs, rainbowfish, and gouramis; avoid other shark species and very small or slow-moving fish.

Origin: Captive-bred (wild ancestors from Thailand, family Cyprinidae)