Red-tailed Black Shark Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Red-tailed Black Shark in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: intermediate
• Temperament: territorial
• Diet: omnivore
• Minimum tank size: 75 gallons (280 liters) for a single specimen, larger for multiple or community tanks
• Compatibility: Best kept as a single specimen in a community tank with robust, fast-moving fish of similar size that occupy different water columns. Avoid keeping with other shark-like fish, long-finned species, or very small, timid fish. Can be kept in groups of 5+ in very large tanks (200+ gallons) to diffuse aggression.
• Special requirements: Requires a well-established tank with plenty of hiding places (caves, driftwood, dense planting) to establish territories and reduce stress. A sandy or fine gravel substrate is preferred as they often sift through it. Good filtration and strong water flow are beneficial. They are known jumpers, so a secure lid is essential.

Water parameters

Temperature

72-79°F (22-26°C)

pH level

6.5-7.5

Hardness

5-15 dGH

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