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Redtail Shark (Epalzeorhynchos bicolor)
Same species-aggression rule as rainbow shark — solo only; territorial bottom-dweller.
Specifications
- ecosystem
- freshwater
- min tank gallons
- 55
- adult size in
- 5
- temperature range f
- 72-79
- ph range
- 6.5-7.5
- gh range dgh
- 5-15
- care difficulty
- beginner
- aggression
- semi_aggressive
- community compatible
- yes
- schooling min count
- 1
- diet
- omnivore
- lifespan years
- 5-8
- tank zone
- bottom
Sources
- Aquarium Co-Op video / blog content · ingest 2026-05-06
- Practical Fishkeeping public articles · ingest 2026-05-06