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Full Size Redtail Shark

The red tail shark also known as retail sharkminnow is a freshwater fish species in the carp family cyprinidae.

Full size redtail shark. Without any type of vegetable matter juvenile red tail sharks are often poorly colored or stunted in growth. 22 26 c 72 f and 79 f ph. Red tailed shark red tailed black shark redtail shark redtail sharkminnow red fin shark red tip shark red tail black shark.

In our experience this species will typically end up being on the higher end of that range as long as you re giving them proper care. 5 cm 1 1 2 2 inches. 200 liters 52 83 gallons and more.

The average red tail shark size is between 4 and 6 inches when fully grown. Due to the red tail shark s smaller size the fish will need at least a 20 gallon tank. Much of the red tail shark s vegetable needs can be found through algae which the fish will gladly clean from the tank s decorations.

It is endemic to thailand and is currently critically endangered but common in aquariums where it is valued for its deep black body and vivid red or orange tail.