Introduction
In the wild, the body of this ''shark'' is pale-brown, with a small dark patch at the end of the caudal peduncle and bright red fins.Many commercial , aquarium-bred , strains on general sale, however, shows the characteristics of albinism.They have a pale body and red eyes.
Common Name
Albino Rainbow Shark, Albino Red Finned Shark, Albino Ruby Shark
Species
Labeo erythrurus.
Habitat
Stream in Thailand .
Maximum Size
About 6"/15cm.
Minimum Tank Size
A tank smaller than 48" x 18" x 18"/120cm x 45cm x 45cm/255 litres.
Diet
Crossocheilus Oblongus is mainly herbivorous.A good quality dried product(s) with added Spirulina or similar is ideal but plenty of fresh vegetable matter should also be included in the diet. Shelled peas, blanched courgette, spinach and chopped fruit all make good additions to the menu. Once settled into the aquarium the fish sometimes ascend into midwater to feed and in a rivertank-style set-up as described above will often be seen browsing the biofilm that tends to form on the rockwork.
Water Temperature
72 - 78°F/22 - 26°C
pH
6.5- 8.0.
Hardness
5 - 15°H
Remark
These fishes have down-turned fringe-lipped mouths. Flowerpots make ideal hiding places for them.
In the wild, the body of this ''shark'' is pale-brown, with a small dark patch at the end of the caudal peduncle and bright red fins.Many commercial , aquarium-bred , strains on general sale, however, shows the characteristics of albinism.They have a pale body and red eyes.
Common Name
Albino Rainbow Shark, Albino Red Finned Shark, Albino Ruby Shark
Species
Labeo erythrurus.
Habitat
Stream in Thailand .
Maximum Size
About 6"/15cm.
Minimum Tank Size
A tank smaller than 48" x 18" x 18"/120cm x 45cm x 45cm/255 litres.
Diet
Crossocheilus Oblongus is mainly herbivorous.A good quality dried product(s) with added Spirulina or similar is ideal but plenty of fresh vegetable matter should also be included in the diet. Shelled peas, blanched courgette, spinach and chopped fruit all make good additions to the menu. Once settled into the aquarium the fish sometimes ascend into midwater to feed and in a rivertank-style set-up as described above will often be seen browsing the biofilm that tends to form on the rockwork.
Water Temperature
72 - 78°F/22 - 26°C
pH
6.5- 8.0.
Hardness
5 - 15°H
Remark
These fishes have down-turned fringe-lipped mouths. Flowerpots make ideal hiding places for them.
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