Epalzeorhynchos frenatum
| Common Names: | Rainbow Shark Redfin Shark |
| Synonyms: | Labeo frenatus |
| Family: | Cyprinidae |
| Category: | Cyprinids |
| Distribution: | Asia; Thailand. |
| Main Ecosystem: | Flooding; Flooding |
| Temperament: | Territorial; Hostile, will sometimes tolerate other, larger species. Not recommened for community tanks with smaller or weaker fish. |
| Diet: | Herbivore; Herbivore |
| Care: | Hollows and hiding places are recommended. Only one Rainbow Shark should be kept in each tank as they are intolerant of their own species. Also try not to keep Rainbow Sharks with Red Tailed Black Shark as they will also fight. |
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| Potential Size: | Male: 15cm (5.9") Female: 15cm (5.9") |
| Water Region: | Middle, Bottom; Middle-Bottom |
| Activity: | Diurnal; Diurnal |
| Gender: | The male's anal fin is distinctively black-lined. |
| Breeding: | Has been bred in an aquarium but is extremely rare. |
| Variants: | An albino variant is commonly available. |
| Comments: | The Rainbow Shark can be kept in a large community tank if there is plenty of cover to hide in. This larger fish is too aggressive for beginners. Very closely related to the Red Tailed Black Shark. |
| Main Colours: | Black, Silver |
| Markings: | Not Specified |
| Mouth: | Downturned |
| Tail: | Forked |
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| Submitted By: | Adam |
| Contributors: | Adam |
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