Red Tail Black Shark (3-4 CM)
£5.50
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The Red-tailed black shark (Epalzeorhynchos bicolor) is a freshwater fish in the carp family, Cyprinidae, native to Thailand.
100 in stock
Description
Appearance and Overview
- Body: Features an elongated, deep black body with an iridescent green sheen and a vivid, forked bright red tail (caudal fin).
- Size: Grows to about 5 to 6 inches (13–15 cm) in length.
- Lifespan: Lives 5 to 8 years in captivity.
Conservation Status
- Wild Status: Listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List and nearly extirpated in the wild due to dam construction, pollution, and habitat destruction.
- Aquarium Trade: All specimens found in the modern pet trade are commercially captive-bred.
Aquarium and Care Requirements
- Tank Size: Requires a minimum of 30 to 55 gallons, though larger tanks (72+ gallons) are better for managing territory as they mature.
- Behavior: Highly territorial and aggressive toward its own species and similar-looking bottom-dwellers; best kept as a solitary specimen unless housed in a very large, heavily planted tank.
- Tank Setup: Needs plenty of hiding spots (rocks, caves, driftwood) and a secure lid because they are known jumpers.
- Water Parameters: Thrives in tropical temperatures between 72–79°F (22–26°C) and a pH of 6.5–7.5.
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