Rainbow shark care
Epalzeorhynchos frenatum
Rainbow shark (Epalzeorhynchos frenatum) grows to about 15 cm (5.9 in) and needs a tank of at least 200 liters (53 US gallons). Keep it at 24–27 °C (75–81 °F) with a pH of 6.5–7.5.
FreshwaterMediumSemi-aggressiveKeep one: males fightJumps: keep a lid on
Adult size15 cm · 5.9 in
Smallest tank200 L · 53 gal
Temperature24–27 °C · 75–81 °F
pH6.5–7.5
GroupAlone or a pair
TemperamentSemi-aggressive
SwimsBottom
DietOmnivore
Usually fine with
Betta (Siamese fighting fish)AngelfishMollyBristlenose plecoTiger barbDwarf gouramiSwordtailKuhli loachNerite snailMystery snailSerpae tetraBuenos Aires tetra
Avoid with
Cherry shrimpAmano shrimpParadise fishWhite cloud minnowDiscusConvict cichlidOscarJack DempseyDemasoni cichlidCommon goldfishKoiPea puffer
Track your tank with Guppi
Log water tests by tapping your kit’s colors, get water change reminders and check every tankmate before you buy.
Typical ranges from hobby references, checked by hand. Individual fish and local water vary.
Tiburón arcoírisTubarão-arco-írisLabéo à nageoires rougesGrüner FransenlipperLabeo frenatusGökkuşağı köpek balığı