{"product_id":"red-tail-shark","title":"Red Tail Shark – Epalzeorhynchos bicolor","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eEpalzeorhynchos bicolor\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red Tail Shark, Red-Tailed Black Shark\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Red Tail Shark is a striking freshwater fish recognized by its \u003cstrong\u003edeep black body and brilliant red tail\u003c\/strong\u003e. Despite its common name, it is not a true shark—it belongs to the carp and minnow family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-Aggressive \/ Territorial\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 5–6 inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 55 gallons recommended\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 72–80°F\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 6.5–7.5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Stocking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally one per aquarium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide a spacious aquarium with caves, driftwood, plants, and rockwork that create hiding places and break up lines of sight. Red Tail Sharks become increasingly territorial as they mature and should generally \u003cstrong\u003enot be housed with other Red Tail Sharks, Rainbow Sharks, or similarly shaped territorial fish\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed a varied diet of quality sinking foods and algae-based foods supplemented with vegetables and occasional frozen or live foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Temperament varies between individuals, and appropriate tankmate selection becomes increasingly important as the fish matures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll livestock from Felipe's Fish is carefully selected and prepared for safe transport. Please review our shipping and Live Arrival Guarantee policies before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Felipe's Fish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52563296911640,"sku":null,"price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9830\/2744\/files\/redtail1.png?v=1787596455","url":"https:\/\/felipesfish.com\/products\/red-tail-shark","provider":"Felipe's Fish","version":"1.0","type":"link"}