Albino Ruby Shark (Epalzeorhynchos frenatum)
Scientific Name: Epalzeorhynchos frenatum (albino variety)
Common Name: Albino Ruby Shark, Albino Red Shark Minnow, Albino Labeo Shark
Family: Cyprinidae
Origin: Southeast Asia, specifically Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia (albino variety is a result of selective breeding)
Size: Up to 6 inches (15 cm)
Lifespan: 5-8 years
Diet: Omnivorous; they eat a variety of foods including flakes, pellets, live, and frozen foods, as well as some plant matter
Temperament: Semi-aggressive; can be territorial, especially with their own kind
Water Parameters:
Temperature: 72-79°F (22-26°C)
pH: 6.5-7.5
Hardness: 5-15 dGH
Tank Size: Minimum 125 Litre,
Compatibility: Good with other peaceful, medium-sized fish, but avoid keeping their own kind or with smaller, timid species