{"product_id":"albino-rainbow-shark-epalzeorhynchos-frenatum","title":"Albino Rainbow Shark | Epalzeorhynchos frenatum","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Albino Rainbow Shark is a soft white-pink fish lit up by bright orange-red fins, a striking pale twist on the classic Rainbow Shark. It is not a true shark but a bold, territorial member of the carp family that patrols the lower levels of the tank. Reaching around 15cm, it has real presence and attitude, and is best kept one to a tank with robust, mid-water company.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe species is native to the river basins of mainland Southeast Asia, including the Mekong and Chao Phraya, where it lives over sandy and rocky beds in clear, well-oxygenated flowing water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe albino form has a pale pinkish-white body with vivid orange to red fins and pinkish eyes, replacing the wild fish's dark grey body. The upright dorsal fin gives it its shark-like silhouette as it cruises the bottom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSemi-aggressive and strongly territorial, particularly toward other bottom-dwellers and similar-shaped fish. Keep only one per tank unless the aquarium is very large and heavily aquascaped with sightline breaks. It generally ignores active mid- and upper-water fish, which make the best companions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn unfussy omnivore. It grazes algae and biofilm and readily takes sinking pellets, wafers, flake, and frozen or live foods such as bloodworm and brine shrimp. A varied diet with some vegetable matter keeps its colours strong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide a spacious tank with a footprint that allows it to establish a territory, plenty of rockwork, driftwood and caves for retreats, and clean, well-filtered water. Like most riverine fish it dislikes any build-up of waste, so keep on top of maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRarely bred in home aquariums. It is an egg-layer, but its territorial aggression toward its own kind makes pairing very difficult outside commercial farm conditions, where hormonal induction is typically used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEpalzeorhynchos frenatum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlbino Rainbow Shark\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoutheast Asia (Mekong and Chao Phraya basins)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to about 15cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5-8 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSemi-aggressive, territorial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner to Intermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e110 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e190 litres or more\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22-26°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.5-7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5-11 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommunity aquariums with robust mid-water fish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eActive, sturdy mid- and upper-water fish such as larger barbs, danios, rainbowfish, gouramis and medium tetras. Give it the bottom to itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther rainbow or red-tail sharks, loaches, plecos and other bottom-dwellers it will bully, plus very small, timid or long-finned fish. 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