Fish Profiles at Pet Resources -- Red-Tailed Black Shark

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Red-Tailed Black Shark (Epalzeorhynchus bicolor)

Synonyms:	...	(Click to enlarge) Image courtesy of Mia Woodman
Stats:	Adult Size: 4 " (10 cm) Temp: 72-79 F (22-26 C) Tank: 36" (90 cm) minimum
Requirements:	One to a tank. Will often attack others of its family when in too small of a tank.
Diet:	Just about anything.
Breeding:	...
Sociability:	Should be treated like Rainbow Shark or False SAE. Can be frantic at times, and Semi-aggressive to con-specifics.
Related Spec:	Rainbow Shark - Epalzeorhynchus frenatus SAE- Crossochelius siamensis False Sae -Epalzeorhynchus sp.
Special Info:	This is a very popular starter fish due to its beautiful coloration. Though it really should be kept in a larger tank.