{"product_id":"fish-albino-rainbow-shark-2","title":"Albino Rainbow Shark | Epalzeorhynchos frenatum (Albino) 4-5cm","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlbino Rainbow Shark\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Albino Rainbow Shark\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eEpalzeorhynchos frenatum\u003c\/em\u003e (Albino)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Southeast Asia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12–15cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–8 years\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-Aggressive\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Albino Rainbow Shark is a striking freshwater fish with a creamy white to pale yellow body and vibrant red-orange fins. Its bold colours and active nature make it a popular centrepiece in larger aquariums. Although generally peaceful with fish that occupy different areas of the tank, it can become territorial as it matures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBehaviour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlbino Rainbow Sharks are active bottom-dwelling fish that establish territories, particularly around caves and driftwood. They are best kept singly and may become aggressive towards other Rainbow Sharks, Red-tailed Sharks and similarly shaped bottom-dwelling fish. They spend much of their day patrolling the aquarium and exploring their surroundings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTank Size\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200 litres\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA spacious aquarium with plenty of swimming room, caves, rocks, driftwood and dense planting is ideal. Provide multiple hiding places and good water movement with efficient filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for larger community aquariums with carefully selected tank mates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood tank mates include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRainbowfish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarger Barbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDanios\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGouramis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRobust Tetras\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther Rainbow Sharks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed-tailed Black Sharks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimilar-shaped bottom-dwelling fish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlow-moving or long-finned species\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOmnivore\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeeds on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuality sinking pellets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlgae wafers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlake food\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrozen bloodworms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrine shrimp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh vegetables such as courgette and spinach\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed once or twice daily with a varied diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–28°C\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5–7.5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft to moderately hard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain excellent water quality with regular weekly water changes and efficient filtration. 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