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Ruby Shark

Tropical Fish Temperament
Passive
Semi-Aggressive
Aggressive

Ruby Shark

How hard are they to keep?
We would class this fish as a easy care level.
What is its maximum size?
12cm
Where are they from?
The Ruby Shark originates from Thailand.
How many can I keep?
Keep only one Red Tail Shark or Ruby Shark per tank as when they grow larger they will fight.
What are the ideal water conditions?
Ideal water conditions are slightly acidic to neutral with a temperature of 23-26c and a PH of 6-7.5.
What do you feed them?
They are omnivores and will eat a variety of foods. Feed a varied diet of frozen, freeze dried, and flake.
How compatible is it with other fish?
Best kept in a boisterois community tank with barbs etc as it may chase smaller peaceful species. If you do add this to a peaceful community aquarium then add it last as it will be less likely to be a problem.
How do you breed them?
Although commercially bred in Thailand details are not available.

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Price Each: £3.35

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4+ Items	£2.95

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These are a selection of the fish we recommend to house the Ruby Shark with:

Common Pleco	Tiger Barb M/L	Ruby Barb	Rosy Barb large
Green Tiger Barb	Gold Barb	Denison Barb 6/7cm SPECIAL OFFER	Red Rainbow
Boesmani Rainbow	Giant Danio	Serpae Tetra Special Offer	Red Eye Tetra
Blue Gourami	Gold Gourami	Assorted Angelfish Small	Glass Cat Fish
Red Crab	Gold Algae Eater	Opaline Gourami

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