RED TAIL RAINBOW SHARK – 红尾彩虹鲨

The rainbow shark is a freshwater fish of the Cyprinidae family. Despite its name, this species isn’t a true shark — it’s so-called because of its shark-like appearance. Rainbow sharks have gray, black, or dark blue bodies with vibrant red or orange fins. The fish are popular due to their unique appearance, but they have higher care needs than other aquarium fish and can be territorial. Rainbow sharks are native to several major rivers in Southeast Asia, including the Mekong, the Xe Bangfai, and the Chao Phraya. The fish live near sandy river bottoms where plankton and algae are plentiful.