Quick tropical aquarium fish statistics and photos for the Red-Finned Shark, rainbow shark, Epalzeorhynchos frenatum

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Ruby Shark

Family:	CYPRINIDAE
Species:	Epalzeorhynchos frenatum
Common Name:	Red-Finned Shark, Rainbow shark
Size:	Up to 6 inches (15cm)
Habitat:	SOUTH ASIA; Mekong, Chao Phraya and Xe Bangfai river basins.
Min Tank Size:	55 gallons.
Diet:	Highly omnivorous, accepts most food, require plant material for proper growth.
Behavior:	Actice, semi-aggressive, requires a private cave or hideout. One shark per tank, aggressive towards conspecifics.
Water:	Temperature 73 to 79°F (23 – 26°C) pH range: 6.5 – 7.5; dH range: 2 - 15
Care:	Medium, water quality important to good growth.
Communities:	Keep with fish that can endure "rough play", may bully peaceful species. Do not keep more than one per aquarium.
Suitability:	Not the best for beginners.
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