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Red Tail Black Shark (Epalzeorhynchos bicolor)
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Albino Rainbow Shark with a pale body and red fins, best for a larger mature aquarium with caves, wood and careful tank-mate choice.
Adult size is the maximum length this species reaches at full maturity (scientific sources). The livestock you receive will be younger and smaller — pick a size variant above for the actual shipping size. Photos are AI-enhanced, so the animal may show subtle colour or marking differences.
Epalzeorhynchos frenatum
Albino Rainbow Shark are a shoaling species — they need 6+ to feel safe and show their full colour.
Albino Rainbow Shark with a pale body and red fins, best for a larger mature aquarium with caves, wood and careful tank-mate choice.
Adult size is the maximum length this species reaches at full maturity (scientific sources). The livestock you receive will be younger and smaller — pick a size variant above for the actual shipping size. Photos are AI-enhanced, so the animal may show subtle colour or marking differences.
Maintain these water conditions for optimal health and vibrant colors
Albino Rainbow Shark (Epalzeorhynchos frenatum) is the pale-bodied, red-finned form of the familiar Rainbow Shark. It is not a true shark; it is an active freshwater cyprinid with a strong territorial streak, best chosen for a mature aquarium with room, cover and clear sight breaks.
| Scientific name | Epalzeorhynchos frenatum |
|---|---|
| Adult size | 12-15 cm |
| Minimum aquarium | 200 litres recommended for long-term care |
| Temperature | 22-28 C |
| pH | 6.5-7.5 |
| Temperament | Territorial bottom-level grazer |
| Diet | Sinking omnivore pellets, algae wafers, vegetable foods and occasional frozen foods |
Give this fish a long aquarium with open swimming lanes, caves, wood and plants that break up the lower level. Juveniles may look easy-going, but adults defend space, so most home aquariums should keep one Rainbow Shark rather than a group. A mature filter, steady oxygenation and regular water changes are important.
The albino form has the same care needs as the standard Rainbow Shark. The pale body and red fins make stress or fin damage easier to spot, so check body condition, breathing and fin edges during routine maintenance.
Feed a varied omnivore diet. Sinking pellets, algae wafers, blanched courgette or spinach, daphnia, brine shrimp and occasional bloodworm keep the fish in good condition. It will graze surfaces, but it is not a complete algae-control solution.
Choose robust, fast midwater fish that will not compete for caves. Avoid slow bottom dwellers, timid fish, long-finned species and other shark-like fish in cramped tanks. If you are comparing similar fish, see Red Tail Black Shark, Black Shark, Silver Shark Bala Shark and Garra flavatra; each has different adult size and temperament needs.
Order Albino Rainbow Shark from Tropical Fish Co when your aquarium is mature, stable and ready for livestock. Fish are packed for UK delivery and sent by a licensed live-animal courier where live-animal shipping applies. Livestock orders are covered by our Live Arrival Guarantee.
For related bottom-grazing or shark-shaped freshwater fish, compare Red Tail Black Shark, Red-Finned Shark Albino, Black Shark, Silver Shark Bala Shark and Garra flavatra before choosing the right species for your aquarium size.
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