{"id":985,"date":"2022-08-13T15:22:01","date_gmt":"2022-08-13T15:22:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yourprofisher.com\/?p=985"},"modified":"2022-08-13T15:22:03","modified_gmt":"2022-08-13T15:22:03","slug":"rainbow-sharks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yourprofisher.com\/rainbow-sharks\/","title":{"rendered":"Rainbow Sharks Guide: Care, Diet, Breeding & Tank Size"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Rainbow sharks are a beautiful and unique type of fish that can be found in the tropical waters of the world. These fish get their name from the amazing rainbow of colors that run along their bodies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Rainbow Shark can be a great addition to your aquarium. Because it looks like rainbow color which will make the aquarium more beautiful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But you may not know much about rainbow sharks. Today I will discuss in detail about this fish’s family, origin, tank mates, diet, life span<\/a> and much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I promise that by the time you finish reading this entire blog post, you too will become an expert on rainbow sharks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overview of rainbow sharks<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Scientific name: <\/td>Epalzeorhynchos frenatum<\/td><\/tr>
Family: <\/td>Cyprinidae<\/td><\/tr>
Origin: <\/td>Southeast Asia<\/td><\/tr>
Size: <\/td>Up to 8 inches (20 cm)<\/td><\/tr>
Tank size: <\/td>75 gallons or more for a single fish, 125 gallons or more for a group of 3-5 fish.<\/td><\/tr>
Diet: <\/td>Omnivore.<\/td><\/tr>
Life span: <\/td>7-10 years<\/td><\/tr>
Temperament: T<\/td>erritorial, semi-aggressive<\/td><\/tr>
Minimum tank size:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/td>50 gallons<\/td><\/tr>
Temperature:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/td>72\u201379\u00b0F (22\u201326\u00b0C)<\/td><\/tr>
pH:\u00a0\u00a0<\/td>\u00a06.5\u20137.5 pH<\/td><\/tr>
Hardness:\u00a0<\/td>\u00a0\u00a05\u201311 dGH<\/td><\/tr>
Care level:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/td>Moderate<\/td><\/tr>
Breeding:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/td>Egg-scatterer<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The rainbow shark is a freshwater fish of the Cyprinidae family of Southeast Asia. It is also known as the red-finned shark or ruby shark. It is named for its colorful fins, which are decorated with red, orange, and yellow stripes. The body of the rainbow shark is silver-gray in color, with a white underside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The rainbow shark is an active swimmer and may become aggressive toward other fish in the aquarium<\/a>. It is a territorial fish that may chase and nip at the fins of other fish. The rainbow shark is not recommended for community tanks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The rainbow shark is a carnivorous fish and will eat small fish, crustaceans, insects, and worms. It should be fed a variety of foods to ensure proper nutrition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The rainbow shark is native to the Chao Phraya River basin in Thailand. It has also been introduced to other parts of Southeast Asia, including Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A maximum length of about 24 cm (9.4 in) and a lifespan of up to 8 years have been reported, although rainbow sharks typically only grow to about 20 cm (8 in).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The rainbow shark is a popular aquarium fish. It is relatively easy to care for and can be a beautiful addition to the home aquarium. This fish is ranked number 4 on our list of 10 best freshwater aquarium fish.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Advantages and Disadvantages of Chili rainbow sharks Farming<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Rainbow sharks are a popular freshwater aquarium fish<\/a> because they are relatively easy to care for and can be a beautiful addition to the home aquarium. Some of the advantages of farming rainbow sharks include:<\/p>\n\n\n

Pros<\/strong>