Quick tropical aquarium fish statistics and photos for the Red-Tailed Black Shark, Epalzeorhynchos (Labeo) bicolor

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Red-Tail Shark

Family:	CYPRINIDAE
Species:	Epalzeorhynchos (Labeo) bicolor
Common Name:	Red-Tailed Black Shark
Size:	6 in (15 cm)
Habitat:	SOUTH ASIA: Streams in Thailand.
Min Tank Size:	36 inch tank, 55 gallons is better.
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 84°F (23 – 29°C) pH range: 6.0 – 7.5; dH range: 5 - 18
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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