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Rainbow Shark (Epalzeorhynchos frenatum)

Rainbow Shark

Epalzeorhynchos frenatum

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Territorial toward other bottom fish and anything that looks like it. Keep one per tank, with caves and plants to break sight lines.

Adult size
6 in
Smallest tank
55 gal
Keep them in groups of
1+
Temperature
75–81 °F
pH · hardness
6.5–7.5 · 5–11 dGH
Food
Omnivore: sinking pellets, algae wafers, vegetables
Start a freshwater build to add this

Gets along with

Chili RasboraNerite SnailRamshorn SnailMalaysian Trumpet SnailAssassin SnailGhost ShrimpBetta (male)Ember Tetra

Think twice about

Cherry Shrimp — shrimp it would huntBlue Dream Shrimp — shrimp it would huntWhite Cloud Mountain Minnow — needs 60–72 °FCrystal Red Shrimp — needs 66–74 °FTiger Shrimp — shrimp it would huntDiscus — needs 82–88 °F

Easy plants for the same tank

Water SpriteAmazon SwordTemple PlantOzelot SwordWater WisteriaRed Tiger Lotus

Care ranges are typical hobby guidance and vary by source and by where the animal came from. Ask your supplier and watch your own tank. Spot a mistake on this page? Let me know.