Red-Tail Shark
Epalzeorhynchos bicolor · family Cyprinidae
Parameters
- Temperature
- 22–26 °C
- pH
- 6.5–7.5
- Hardness
- 5–15 °dGH
- Tank volume
- from 150 L
- Maximum size
- up to 12 cm
- Group size
- min 1, ideal 1
- Temperament
- Semi-aggressive
- Swimming zone
- Bottom
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Lifespan
- 5–8 years
Description
Red-tail shark — a striking black fish with a vivid red tail. Territorial: one per tank. Not actually a shark, but swims like one.
Care
One per 150+ L tank with plenty of driftwood and rock hideouts. Add to an established tank with schooling fish already in place.
Feeding
Omnivore: pellets, bloodworm, blanched veggies. Loves grazing algae off driftwood.
Compatibility
Compatibility data not yet available.
FAQ
- Можно ли держать двух лабео?
- Только в очень большом аквариуме (от 400 л) с многочисленными визуальными барьерами. В стандартном размере второй экземпляр будет загнан до смерти.
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Sources
- Wikipedia: Epalzeorhynchos bicolor · Wikipedia · 2026-05-22