Golden Albino Red Tail Shark
Epalzeorhynchos frenatum — Albino Variant
 
Overview
A striking freshwater fish with a pale golden body and bright red tail. Semi-aggressive and territorial, best kept in larger aquariums with plenty of structure and clearly defined territories.
 
Care Level
Moderate
Temperament
Semi-Aggressive / Territorial
Max Size
15 cm
Lifespan
5–8 Years
Minimum Tank Size
150L
 
Water Parameters
Temperature: 23–27°C
pH: 6.5–7.5
GH: 5–12
Ammonia/Nitrite: 0 ppm
Nitrate: <20 ppm
 
Diet
Omnivorous. Offer:
Sinking pellets and wafers
Frozen foods (brine shrimp, bloodworm, daphnia)
Blanched vegetables (zucchini, spinach, cucumber)
Algae wafers
 
Tank Requirements
Provide caves, rockwork, and driftwood
Moderate water flow
Tight-fitting lid (they jump)
Sand or fine gravel substrate
Defined territories to reduce aggression
 
Tank Mates
Suitable:
Barbs
Rainbowfish
Giant Danios
Larger peaceful mid-top dwellers
 
Avoid:
Other “shark” shaped species
Slow or timid fish
Long-finned fish
Very small bottom dwellers
 
Behaviour
Territorial bottom-zone swimmer. May chase other fish that enter its chosen territory. Active and fast, often patrolling the tank.
 
Breeding
Not commonly achieved in home aquariums. Commercial farms handle most breeding.