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Red Tail Shark
Epalzeorhynchos bicolor
Intermediate Semi-Aggressive fish freshwater
About
Striking black body with red tail; increasingly territorial as it matures, especially toward similar-looking fish.
Water Parameters
Temperature
68 - 79 °F
Ideal: 74 - 79 °F
pH
6 - 8
GH (Hardness)
2 - 15 dGH
Quick Facts
Max Size
5"
Min Tank Size
40 gallons
Diet
omnivore
Swimming Zone
bottom
Bioload
medium
Category
shark