The Red Tailed Black Shark is native to Thailand and it’s also known as the Red Tailed Labeo. The genus name for this species is Epalzeorhynchos Bicolor and the length can go up to 12cm (4.7 inches). The aquarium should have at least 60cm (24 inches) in length and the water should have a temperature of 22 to 26C (72 to 79F). The water inside should be either a bit acidic or soft. Feed this fish with insects, plant matter, worms, dried food or crustaceans.An elongated fish, the Red Tailed Black Shark is a bit compressed laterally. The mouth is facing downward for a bit and you can see two pairs of barbels and swollen lips on it.
In the best situations, the body of this fish has a color that is velvet black, with a red or orange tail. If you see a grey color on the fish, it’s because something in the aquarium doesn’t suit him or because the fish is upset.
The Red Tailed Black Shark is a bit aggressive sometimes, especially when they’re older. You should be able to keep them in a community tank, but take care. They are known to be aggressive with fish from their own species, so they should be kept alone. If you put new fish inside the aquarium, take care, as they are known for chasing new additions to the tank.
Another name for this species is Red Tailed Labeo, which is better actually, since “Shark” can be misleading in some cases. This fish isn’t actually related to sharks.
Because they are so aggressive, keeping them in groups is not advised. For the same reason, this fish doesn’t breed usually in home aquariums.
This species is quite hardy and it can have a long lifespan if treated well. Make sure that the tank has enough hiding spots for the fish. You can use a coconut shell or a flowerpot (on its side) to create those hiding spots
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