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Live Fish

Red Tail Black Shark | Epalzeorhynchos bicolor (5.5–7cm)

SKU 1113898
Original price €0.00 - Original price €0.00
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€8.99
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Current price €8.99

Live Fish — Click & Collect Only

Order your fish online and collect them from our Aquatics department in Newlands. We do not ship or deliver live fish.

Click & Collect information

How Click & Collect works for live fish:

Place your order online and choose Click & Collect at checkout. Please wait until you receive confirmation from us that your order is ready before travelling to the store.

Your fish will be held for collection by our Aquatics team at Newlands Home & Garden Centre, Clondalkin. When you arrive, bring your order confirmation and a member of the team will prepare your livestock for collection.

Please note: live fish are not shipped or delivered. Collection times can vary depending on livestock preparation and availability, so please wait for your ready-to-collect confirmation before setting off.

Species care guide

Fish Care Guide

Use this guide to check the aquarium size, water conditions, behaviour, compatibility and feeding needs of this fish before bringing it home.

Live fish are Click & Collect only.
Order online and collect from Newlands Aquatics.

Overview

A deep black body and bright red tail make this freshwater shark unmistakable. Its territorial nature matters more than its small size at sale.

English name Red Tail Black Shark
Latin name Epalzeorhynchos bicolor
Origin Thailand; aquarium stock generally bred in captivity
Adult size 12-15 cm
Typical lifespan 6-10 years
Temperament See compatibility guidance below.
Tank level Lower
Social needs Keep one per aquarium in normal home setups.

Tank Setup

Aquarium size At least 250 litres with a 120 × 45 cm base for one adult; more for a community.
Temperature 23-26°C
pH 6.5-7.8
Hardness 5-15 dGH
Water type Freshwater

Arrange caves, wood and plants to break sightlines. Provide open swimming space, strong biological filtration and good oxygenation.

Behaviour & Compatibility

Can chase other bottom fish, especially similar-looking sharks. Avoid keeping several together and do not add it to a small, crowded community.

Diet & Feeding

Feed sinking omnivore pellets with vegetable matter and occasional suitable frozen foods; algae alone are not enough.

Routine Care

Use a fully cycled aquarium before adding livestock. Check temperature, appetite and behaviour daily. Test water regularly: ammonia and nitrite must remain at zero. Make regular partial water changes with conditioned water matched to the aquarium's temperature and chemistry. Keep nitrate low and rinse biological filter media in removed aquarium water.

Click & Collect Only

You can order online for Click & Collect. We will confirm when your livestock is ready to collect from Newlands Home and Garden Centre, Clondalkin, Dublin 22. We do not deliver live fish or aquatic invertebrates. Please have a suitable, fully prepared aquarium ready before collection.

Complete your aquarium

Plants, aquascaping and the essentials for your fish.