What aquarium is best for Albino Rainbow Shark?

Albino Rainbow Shark does best in a mature aquarium with stable water, suitable filtration and a layout that matches its natural behaviour.

What temperature and pH does Albino Rainbow Shark need?

Aim for 22-28 C and pH 6.5-7.5. Stable, clean water is more important than chasing sudden adjustments.

What should I feed Albino Rainbow Shark?

Feed sinking omnivore pellets, algae wafers, vegetable foods and occasional frozen foods. Offer modest portions and remove uneaten food so water quality stays high.

What tank mates work with Albino Rainbow Shark?

Choose robust midwater fish and avoid other territorial bottom fish unless the aquarium is very large.

Albino Rainbow Shark (Epalzeorhynchos frenatum) with red fins near driftwood — representative image

Albino Rainbow Shark with a pale body and red fins, best for a larger mature aquarium with caves, wood and careful tank-mate choice.

Albino Rainbow SharkAlgae GrazerBottom DwellerEpalzeorhynchos frenatumFreshwater FishModerate CareRainbow SharkTerritorial

Care at a Glance

Scientific Name

Epalzeorhynchos frenatum

Max Adult Size

up to 15 cm

Care Level

Moderate

Temperament

Territorial bottom-level grazer

Temperature

22–28°C

pH Range

6.5–7.5

Minimum Tank

200L

Diet

Sinking omnivore pellets, algae wafers, vegetable foods and occasional frozen foods

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. Product-photo provenance and any image-specific limitations are stated on the listing.

Epalzeorhynchos frenatum

Albino Rainbow Shark (Epalzeorhynchos frenatum)

Name: Albino Rainbow Shark (Epalzeorhynchos frenatum)
Brand: Tropical Fish Co
SKU: 4125
Price: 5.99 GBP
Availability: InStock

Moderate Care

Territorial

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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.

Albino Rainbow SharkAlgae GrazerBottom DwellerEpalzeorhynchos frenatumFreshwater FishModerate CareRainbow SharkTerritorial

Care at a Glance

Scientific Name

Epalzeorhynchos frenatum

Max Adult Size

up to 15 cm

Care Level

Moderate

Temperament

Territorial bottom-level grazer

Temperature

22–28°C

pH Range

6.5–7.5

Minimum Tank

200L

Diet

Sinking omnivore pellets, algae wafers, vegetable foods and occasional frozen foods

Water Parameters

Maintain these water conditions for optimal health and vibrant colors

Temperature

22–28°C

22°CIdeal28°C

pH Level

6.5–7.5

6.5Ideal7.5

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.

Quick facts

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

Care and setup

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.

Feeding

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.

Tank mates

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.

Arrival and guarantee

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.