Rainbow Shark (Epalzeorhynchos frenatum)
Fish in the family Cyprinidae. Moderate care. Freshwater.
Quick facts
Scientific nameEpalzeorhynchos frenatum
FamilyCyprinidae
Also known asRuby Shark, Red-finned Shark, Labeo frenatus
Care levelModerate
Reef safetyFreshwater
TemperamentSemi Aggressive
Dietomnivore
Adult size6 in
Minimum tank size55 gallons
Water parametersTemp 72-79°F, pH 6.5-7.5, GH 5-15 dGH
Appearance
Dark gray-black body with bright red-orange fins; GloFish strains also exist.
Difficulty and care for the Rainbow Shark
Moderate
Origin and habitat
Southeast Asia (Mekong, Chao Phraya, Maeklong basins)
Keeper notes
Territorial and increasingly aggressive with age, especially toward bottom-dwellers and conspecifics; keep singly.
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