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Redtail Shark (Epalzeorhynchos bicolor)

The Redtail Shark is a striking freshwater fish known for its deep black body contrasted with a bright red tail fin. Native to rivers in Thailand, it is a semi-aggressive species that adds bold color and movement to community aquariums. Despite the name, it is not a true shark but a member of the carp family.

Care Level: Moderate

Temperament: Semi-aggressive, territorial

Diet: Omnivore

Origin: Thailand

Adult Size: 6 inches

Temperature: 72–79°F

pH: 6.5–7.5

Minimum Tank Size: 55 gallons

Redtail Sharks are territorial and should be kept singly or with very peaceful tankmates in a spacious aquarium with hiding spots like rocks, caves, or driftwood. They enjoy active swimming and open areas.

Their diet should include high-quality flakes, pellets, and occasional live or frozen foods such as bloodworms, brine shrimp, and vegetables. A varied diet enhances color and health.

Assortment includes a mix of colors and patterns; Exact colors and markings will vary; Stock photo used; fish received may differ. 🐟

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Domestic shipping only! Sorry, we cannot ship to anyone in Hawaii & Washington State.

We ship on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday via USPS Priority Mail. Once we get your order, we will ship it within 1 to 5 business days. For the safety of the animals, we do not ship aquatic life on Thursday and Friday. We do not want live aquatic animals sitting in USPS warehouse over the weekend. Thank you for your understanding.

Any orders placed before 12:00 PM on Tuesday will be shipped out that same week. orders placed after 12:00 PM on Tuesday will now be processed the following week

Male/Female: Will be picked at random (no custom orders)

Note: color may be slightly off from photo.

We placed a penny at the corner of the tank so you can have an idea of the size of the fish.

Guaranteed to arrive alive you have one hour of delivery to report any death. You must take a picture while the fish is dead in the bag before it’s opened.

Fish’s color might be off first 3 days due to shipping and stressed fish.

we do not refund shipping costs