Redtail Black Shark Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Redtail Black Shark in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: intermediate
• Temperament: territorial
• Diet: omnivore
• Minimum tank size: 75 gallons
• Compatibility: Best kept singly in a community tank with robust, fast-moving fish that occupy different water levels. Avoid keeping with other bottom-dwelling, similarly shaped, or red-finned fish, as well as smaller, docile species.
• Special requirements: Requires a well-established aquarium with plenty of hiding places (caves, driftwood, dense planting) to establish territories. A sandy or fine gravel substrate is preferred. Good filtration and regular water changes are essential. Can be prone to stress if kept in inadequate conditions or with unsuitable tank mates.

Water parameters

Temperature

22-26°C (72-79°F)

pH level

6.5-7.5

Hardness

5-15 dGH

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