Introduction
The flattened ventral contour, the underslung mouth, and the high, triangular dorsal fin give this fish its distinctive shark-like shape. It also has the habit of patrolling the aquarium. The body is jet black, while the tail is red, Pectoral fins may be yellow-orange.
Common Name
Redtail Shark, Labeo bicolor, Red Tailed Black Shark.
Species
Labeo bicolor.
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
It is quarrelsome with its own kind and others if there are no hiding places.
The flattened ventral contour, the underslung mouth, and the high, triangular dorsal fin give this fish its distinctive shark-like shape. It also has the habit of patrolling the aquarium. The body is jet black, while the tail is red, Pectoral fins may be yellow-orange.
Common Name
Redtail Shark, Labeo bicolor, Red Tailed Black Shark.
Species
Labeo bicolor.
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
It is quarrelsome with its own kind and others if there are no hiding places.
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