{"product_id":"rainbow-shark-epalzeorhynchos-frenatum","title":"Rainbow Shark (Epalzeorhynchos frenatum)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRainbow Shark (Epalzeorhynchos frenatum)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Rainbow Shark is a colorful and active freshwater fish that’s known for its jet-black body and vibrant red fins. While they’re often called “sharks,” they’re actually a type of minnow. Their unique appearance and bold personality make them a favorite centerpiece fish for community aquariums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRainbow Sharks are constantly exploring the bottom of the tank and claim caves or driftwood as their favorite hiding spots. They’re hardy, entertaining to watch, and make a great addition to larger aquariums with the right tank mates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy people love Rainbow Sharks:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Striking black body with bright red fins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Active and full of personality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Great centerpiece fish for community tanks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Hardy and easy to care for\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Constantly exploring the aquarium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Long-lived with proper care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Info:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEpalzeorhynchos frenatum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rainbow Shark, Red-Finned Shark\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Semi-aggressive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e About 6 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 55 gallons or larger\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 72–79°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6.5–7.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Omnivore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Beginner-friendly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRainbow Sharks enjoy aquariums with caves, driftwood, rocks, and plenty of hiding places. They can become territorial as they mature, so they’re best kept with similarly sized, active fish that occupy different areas of the aquarium. It’s generally recommended to keep only one Rainbow Shark per tank unless the aquarium is very large.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeed a quality sinking pellet or algae wafer along with frozen foods like bloodworms, brine shrimp, and daphnia. They also enjoy vegetable-based foods and algae as part of a balanced diet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping Info:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe ship fish on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonday and Tuesday\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e so they arrive quickly and safely. 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If we’re unable to fulfill part of your order, we’ll automatically refund the difference.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor and size may vary depending on age and natural variation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fish Happens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53619609338221,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/9231\/0381\/files\/C9193A1A-E5AD-4F64-8831-C7C16C1EB7A7.jpg?v=1785359312","url":"https:\/\/www.fishhappensindy.com\/products\/rainbow-shark-epalzeorhynchos-frenatum","provider":"Fish Happens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}