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Gold Rainbow Shark

$15.99
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I193450-Gold Rainbow Shark
I193450-Gold Rainbow Shark

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SKU
I193450
Care instructions

What fish can live with Gold Rainbow Shark?: They are considered semi-aggressive. Semi-aggressive fish are those that may attack other fish if the circumstances are right. Rainbow sharks are somewhat territorial and are therefore more likely to attack if their space is threatened. This is the biggest reason why having a large enough tank is so important. When given the right amount of space, rainbow sharks will typically get along well with other freshwater fish like gouramis, rasboras and danio's. With that being said, there are certain fish that should not be placed in a tank along with rainbow fish. Some rainbow sharks are also naturally more aggressive that others and may become more territorial with age. As such, you should always use caution when introducing your rainbow shark to other fish.

What do Gold Rainbow Shark eat?: In their natural environment, rainbow sharks are mostly omnivores that eat a lot of algae, larvae, and bits of meat. In an aquarium, they will also eat any algae that naturally forms at the bottom of your tank. You can also give them algae in tablet, flake, or wafer form if there isn’t enough inside your tank for them to dine on. While algae is a common part of the rainbow shark’s diet, they require a balanced and varied diet. Like, frozen bloodworms, insect larvae, tubifex worms and more.

 

 

 

 

Pet
Fish
Description

Epalzeorhynchos frenatus

Temperature: 24 - 29°C

Minimum tank size: 150L 

Max Size: 15cm

Temperment: Semi-aggressive - can be kept in a community tank with similar sized tankmates.

Shoal Size: Only keep one per aquarium to minimise aggression.

pH range: 6.6-7.2

Temperature Range: 24-29°C

 

General Information

Despite it's common name, they are not true sharks - which belong to the Chondrichthyes ("cartilagenous fishes"), and are instead an Actinopterygiian ("ray-finned fish").

Become aggressive towards their own (and similar) species when mature, so should not be kept in groups.

Prefers a well-planted aquarium with plenty of hiding spots. Due to their large size when mature, not recommended for beginner fish keepers.

 

DISCLAIMER

All Live Fish are only available as in-store purchase. Each species may vary to the images and at times colouration may develop in different patterns and at different life stages. Visit in-store and discuss with an Animates team member if you have any questions about our range.

If you're after a particular species of fish, please don't hesitate to ask one of our team members if we can order it in for you.

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