Description
Epalzeorhynchus frenatus 4-5 cm
Barbus redtail shark - a lively Asian fish that is useful against algae
The Epalzeorhynchus frenatus is a popular Asian fish for its ability to control algae. Its silver colour and bright red tail add contrast to the aquarium. An active species, it should be kept in an appropriate volume.
1. Behaviour & maintenance
Lively and semi-territorial: minimum 200 L, decorated with escape zones and hiding places. Avoid cohabitation with other similar species.
2. Water parameters
- Temperature: 23-28°C
- pH: 6.5-7.5
- GH: 5-12 °dGH
- KH: 3-8 °KH
3. Diet
Omnivorous: flakes, pellets, poached vegetables, seaweed, artemia, etc. See our feeds for Asian fish.
4. Technical specifications
| Scientific name | Epalzeorhynchus frenatus |
|---|---|
| Adult size | 12-15 cm |
| Origin | Thailand, Laos, Cambodia |
| Behaviour | Active, territorial |
| Living zone | Environment / background |
| Life expectancy | 8-10 years |
5. Reproduction
Rare in private aquariums; hormonal reproduction in farms.
6. Compatibility
With medium-sized bearded bass, danios, loaches, calm gouramis. Avoid dominant conspecifics.
7. Shipping, delivery & transport points
Transport in secure isothermal packaging to guarantee thermal stability.
- France Express (France, Belgium, Luxembourg)
- Collection Sombreffe (Belgium)
Closing: Monday 10.00 am - departures Monday/Tuesday, delivery Tuesday → Thursday (France) or Tuesday → Wednesday (BE/LU).
Questions frequentes
Informations specifiques
- Brand :
- AquaBota fish
- categorie
- Poissons tropicaux
- origine
- Élevés en captivité
- espece
- Cyprinidés
- nom latin
- Epalzeorhynchus Frenatus 4-5cm
- Famille Biotope
- Cyprinidé (Asie)
- Taille adulte
- 12–15 cm
- Volume minimum du bac
- 250 L
- Zone de vie
- Fond
- Comportement
- Territorial
- Régime alimentaire
- Omnivore
- Température
- 22–26 °C
- pH
- 6.5–7.5
- GH
- 5–15 °dGH
- KH
- 3–8 °KH
- Origine géographique
- Asie du Sud-Est
- Reproduction
- Ovipare
- Espérance de vie
- 6–10 ans
- Sexe
- Mix
- Niveau de difficulté
- Intermédiaire
- Compatibilité
- Poissons calmes de fond
Specific References
- EAN13
- 8715897053276
- Reference :
- V1455770
Protocole livraison vivant
DELIVERY OF LIVE ANIMALS – FRANCE EXPRESS
Delivery of live animals with France Express (mainland France, Belgium and Luxembourg)
When will my order be shipped?
We ship on Mondays and Tuesdays only. No shipments are made from Wednesday to Sunday inclusive.
Any order containing live animals must be placed before Monday at 10:00 am.
It will be shipped on Monday or Tuesday of the same week, depending on the destination.
How long will it take for my order to be delivered?
Delivery takes 24 hours (48 hours maximum) on weekdays.
No deliveries are made on weekends.
How will my order be shipped?
Via France Express, a carrier approved for the transport of animals.
Delivery is secure and the packaging is suitable (insulated boxes).
We add refrigerated packs in summer and heat packs in winter.
Where do you deliver?
Throughout mainland France, Belgium and Luxembourg.
Important: no deliveries will be made to pick-up points.
Do I need to be at home to receive the parcel?
Yes, you must be present.
You must be available at the specified time slot so that the delivery driver can hand-deliver the parcel.
Live animals are transported separately from other items. AquaBota is entitled to postpone a shipment in the event of adverse weather conditions.
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