Redtip Shark
Im going to research every fish iv got to the red tip shark and see whats compatable.
Redtip shark. 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. The red tail shark is an egg layer. The shark like dorsal fin and beautiful red tail contrasted with the black body makes this fish very appealing.
The scientific name of the red finned shark is usually given as epalzeorhynchos frenatum however another member of the epalzeorhynchos genus is very commonly offered for sale as e. Nov 16 2011 13 tropicaljuwel said. The shark like dorsal fin and beautiful red tail contrasted with the black body makes this fish very appealing.
Freshwater aquarium sharks come in different shapes sizes and temperaments. Most specimens we purchase in our local fish stores are bred in commerical fish farms in thailand. As for my water its maintained every week and im only looking at gettin 1 maybe 2 sharks and see how they get on also if i see any aggression iv got a nother fish tank which i can place the fish in untill i can sort them out.
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. Munense which is very similar in appearance while in a general sense this is not important as care and behavior are identical there is one minor differentiation. Thanks for the reply.
The origin of these names are rather obvious when you see one. It s quite unusual and not demanding fish that attracts attention with its rare body coloring contrasting combination of almost black and red colors. Choosing one or more will depend on your current or future aquarium set up.
The red tail shark epalzeorhynchos bicolor is a freshwater fish that is found in thailand. The shark will slam into the glass and knock itself out for a moment and fall to the bottom of the tank. Joined nov 14 2011 messages 91 reaction score 0.
The red tailed shark is extremely hard to breed in the home tropical fish aquarium. Most specimens purchased in our local fish stores are bred in commerical fish farms in thailand. Red tail shark diet and feeding.
Breeding the red tailed shark is extremely hard to breed in the home tropical fish aquarium. They are also known for being a scavenger and as a result will eat most things you put into the aquarium including flakes pellets live and frozen foods. The red tail shark is an egg layer.
The red tail shark is an omnivore and in the wild its diet will consist of plants crustaceans and other small insects. Your shark was probably intimidated by the aggressive barbs so felt it had to stick up for itself. It will sit there for a minute until it has its bearings and then slowly swim away.
Labeo bicolor is a carp species in cyprinidae family. The red tailed black shark epalzeorhynchos bicolor.
