Red-tailed Black Shark

Scientific Name: Epalzeorhynchos bicolor

Origin: from Thailand, a species of tropical freshwater fish in the carp family, Cyprinidae. The red-tailed black sharks seen in the aquarium trade today are all captive bred.

Appearance: It is named after its shark-like appearance and movement, as well as its distinctive red tail. These are moderately sized tropical aquarium fish who are active benthic swimmers that grow to be 6 inches, but some specimens have reached 7–8 inches (18–20 cm). They have a black elongated body shape that is moderately compressed, and with the snout overhanging the mouth

Lifespan: 5 - 8 years

Tank Size: 75+ gallon

Temperature: 73°F - 79°F (23°C - 26°C)

Temperament / Behavior : These fish can be hostile and are not recommended for community fish tanks with smaller tropical fish. They seem to behave when kept with larger fish.

Tank Mates: Larger tropical fish given their aggressive nature but none large enough to eat them

*NOTE: AS A FISH RESCUE, WE DO NOT OFFER GENDER SPECIFIC SEXING ON FISH STOCK. REQUEST FOR MALES OR FEMALES CAN ONLY BE ACCOMMODATED IF THE ITEM SPECIFIES GENDER IN THE DESCRIPTION SUCH AS: MALE BETTA, FEMALE GUPPY, ETC SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE.

*Pictures in description are similar to fish but not exact