Red-tail shark care
Epalzeorhynchos bicolor
Red-tail shark (Epalzeorhynchos bicolor) grows to about 12 cm (4.7 in) and needs a tank of at least 200 liters (53 US gallons). Keep it at 22–27 °C (72–81 °F) with a pH of 6.5–7.5.
FreshwaterMediumSemi-aggressiveKeep one: males fightJumps: keep a lid on
Adult size12 cm · 4.7 in
Smallest tank200 L · 53 gal
Temperature22–27 °C · 72–81 °F
pH6.5–7.5
GroupAlone or a pair
TemperamentSemi-aggressive
SwimsBottom
DietOmnivore
Usually fine with
Betta (Siamese fighting fish)AngelfishMollyBristlenose plecoTiger barbDwarf gouramiSwordtailKuhli loachAmano shrimpNerite snailMystery snailFancy goldfish
Avoid with
Cherry shrimpParadise fishDiscusConvict cichlidOscarJack DempseyDemasoni cichlidCommon goldfishKoiPea pufferFigure-eight pufferCrystal red shrimp
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.
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