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Species Profiles -> Cyprinids -> Rainbow Shark

 

Rainbow Shark (Epalzeorhynchus frenatus)

Synonyms:
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Epalzeorhynchus frenatus -- TropicalFish.net

 

Stats:

Adult Size: 4 3/4 " (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. pH: 7, H:not particular
Diet:
Just about anything.
Breeding:
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Sociability:
Should be treated like Red-Tailed Shark or False SAE. Can be frantic at times, and Semi-aggressive to con-specifics.
Related Spec:

Also comes in an Albino form.

RTS - Epalzeorhynchus bicolor
SAE- Crossochelius siamensis
False Sae -Epalzeorhynchus sp.

Special Info:

Should be kept in a larger tank, not as aggressive as Red-Tailed Shark.

 

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