Introduction
The Ruby Shark has a slim gray body and dark-edged scales.A dark stripe runs from the snout to the center of the eye,and there is a dark patch at the rear of the caudal peduncle.The forked caudal fin carries red coloring, and the down-turned mouth carries two pairs of barbels.Males are slimmer with a black streak anal fin.
Common Name
Ruby Shark,Green Fringe-lipped Shark
Species
Labeo frenatus
Habitat
Stream throughout 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.
The Ruby Shark has a slim gray body and dark-edged scales.A dark stripe runs from the snout to the center of the eye,and there is a dark patch at the rear of the caudal peduncle.The forked caudal fin carries red coloring, and the down-turned mouth carries two pairs of barbels.Males are slimmer with a black streak anal fin.
Common Name
Ruby Shark,Green Fringe-lipped Shark
Species
Labeo frenatus
Habitat
Stream throughout 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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