{"product_id":"rainbow-shark-5cm","title":"Rainbow Shark 5cm","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nta-product\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"nta-title\"\u003eRainbow Shark (\u003cem\u003eEpalzeorhynchos frenatum\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"nta-tagline\"\u003eA striking bottom-oriented freshwater fish with a dark body, vivid red fins and plenty of personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. sale size: 5cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdult size: up to around 15cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperature: 24–27°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epH: 6.0–8.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiet: omnivorous; algae, plant material and varied prepared foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperament: territorial, especially toward similar-shaped bottom dwellers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this for you?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose a Rainbow Shark if you have a mature medium-to-large freshwater aquarium with open swimming room, caves and defined territories. It is better suited to aquarists who can plan tank mates around its territorial behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose a Rainbow Shark?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe contrast between its dark body and red fins makes it an eye-catching feature fish, while its active grazing behaviour keeps it moving around the lower areas of the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBenefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBold red-fin colour contrast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActive and engaging behaviour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccepts a broad omnivorous diet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent feature fish for larger freshwater layouts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box nta-warning\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare made simple\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide good filtration, stable tropical water, smooth hardscape and multiple caves or visual barriers. Avoid overcrowding the bottom of the aquarium and be cautious with other sharks or similarly shaped territorial species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePairs perfectly with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRobust mid-water community fish that are not likely to compete directly for the same bottom territory. Avoid very small, timid or similarly shaped bottom-dwelling tank mates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-highlight\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNTA Insight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rainbow Sharks are often sold quite small, but they can reach around 15cm. Plan the adult aquarium rather than choosing a tank based only on the juvenile size.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it a real shark?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. It is a freshwater cyprinid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I keep several together?\u003c\/strong\u003e Multiple Rainbow Sharks can become territorial as they mature, so a single specimen is normally the safer choice in typical home aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it eat algae?\u003c\/strong\u003e It will graze algae and biofilm, but it still requires a varied complete diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pisces","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":43244195086545,"sku":null,"price":11.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/5771\/2849\/files\/rainbow-shark_4f7fc424-f320-4918-bc17-40798c787d74.png?v=1786666215","url":"https:\/\/nanotanksaustralia.com.au\/products\/rainbow-shark-5cm","provider":"Nano Tanks Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}