Ruby Shark, Rainbow Shark

By Charel Haasbroek

Common Name : Ruby Shark, Rainbow Shark
 
Latin Name: Epalzeorhynchos frenatum
 
Origin: Thialand
 
Temperature: 70-80°F (21-27°C)
 
Ease Of Keeping: Easy - Medium
 
Aggressivness: Calm
 
Lighting: Normal
 
Comments: These are SAID TO BE nocturnal. Mine are VERY active during the day. They're said to be territorial: Mine are very happy to share space. They are said to be shy and in need of caves: Mine NEVER use the caves. They NEVER hide. And they NEVER sit still. Trying to photograph them was Difficult.
 
In my personal experience:
 
Happy little DAY fish.
Always doing something.
Not shy.
Happy to share the community tank.