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PetFish Index / Articles / Freshwater Sharks
Red-Tailed Shark
Species/genus: Labeo bicolor
Origin: Thailand
Temp: 73-81°F (23-27°C)
pH: 5.5 - 7
dH: Soft (Not Critical)
Temperament: Individuals fight with others of their own species, otherwise they are gentle enough for a community tank of medium to large species.
Adult Size: 5in (12cm)
Larger in the wild.
Minimum Tank Size: 10 gallon
Feeding: Always hungry, never finicky
Breeding: Look for spawning tube a week or 2 before spawning, fry are easily raised
Comments: A popular species, likes a lot of room. Although easy going, it will eat tiny fish that it naturally assumes are food.
Visitor Comments
Name : Koran
Comments : Just wanted to comment that red tail sharks actually grow to about 7 inches, and the smallest possible tank size for them would be a 20 gallon, with 29g being best for an adult shark.
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