Red-tailed Black Shark
Slim and sleek jet black fish with a bright red tail.
Red-tailed black shark. 5 8 years. It s quite unusual and not demanding fish that attracts attention with its rare body coloring contrasting combination of almost black and red colors. The red tailed shark the red tailed black shark the red tailed black labeo and one of my favorite names the fire tail shark.
Easy good for freshwater beginners. Labeo bicolor also known as the redtail shark and redtail sharkminnow is a species of freshwater fish in the carp family cyprinidae it is endemic to thailand and currently critically endangered but common in aquaria where it is prized for its deep black body and vivid red or orange tail. A striking focal point of any large aquarium the red tail black shark is a unique fish with a semi aggressive personality.
Origins of the red tail black shark. Females are a bit larger and more rounded in the stomach region. A red tail black shark is stunning to look at and will quickly become the boss of your finned community.
However you may find the red tail shark under a number of different aliases. Both have the same striking black body and fire tail coloring. The red tailed black sharks that are seen today in the aquarium trade are all captive bred.
The origin of these names are rather obvious when you see one. The red tail shark epalzeorhynchos bicolor is a freshwater fish that is found in thailand. When i kept my 55 gallon planted aquarium i had one of these visually stunning fish.
These beautiful fish appear shark like even though they are no relation to saltwater species. In most instances the red tail shark will be found at a very affordable price. 73 f 79 f 23 c 26 c water hardness.
It is an active fish that is fun to watch and will offer countless hours of fun. Origin habitat. The red tail shark in any freshwater aquarium may be a standout.
10 to 16 dh lifespan. The red tailed black sharks seen in the. This species originates from the rivers streams and waterways of thailand.
It is often referred to by other names like the red tailed shark red tailed black shark fire tail shark and red rail shark minnow. Up to 6 inches 15 cm ph. The red tailed black shark epalzeorhynchos bicolor.
Labeo bicolor is a carp species in cyprinidae family. The red tail shark epalzeorhynchos bicolor also known as red tail black shark fire tail red tailed labeo and red tail shark minnow is a small freshwater fish native to thailand it was found in the clear waters and floodplains in the menam chao playa basin however due to excessive poaching it was thought to have become extinct. Red tailed shark red tail black shark red tailed labeo fire tail labeo bicolor.
