Red Tailed Shark

[tealover351]

Hey guys! I was just wondering what fish go well with a red tailed shark. I’ve been reading about it and was just curious. I know they are more on the aggressive side, so if he’s better left alone I get it, but I did want to know.

 

[Circus]

I think it depends on your tank size, and the water parameters (ph and gh).

That being said, in general you will want to avoid any bottom dwelling fish and anything small enough to fit into it's mouth. Think fast moving middle and top dwelling species.

 

[Colin_T]

Assuming the tank is big enough and the water chemistry is suitable, medium size barbs, rainbowfish, large tetras, medium sized peaceful cichlids.

 

[itiwhetu]

Peaceful Cichlids and Large Barbs are always good. Depends on the size of the tank.

 

[tealover351]

Peaceful Cichlids and Large Barbs are always good. Depends on the size of the tank.

What size tank would you recommend? Mine is currently in a 37 gallon.

 

[tealover351]

Peaceful Cichlids and Large Barbs are always good. Depends on the size of the tank.

Assuming the tank is big enough and the water chemistry is suitable, medium size barbs, rainbowfish, large tetras, medium sized peaceful cichlids.

I think it depends on your tank size, and the water parameters (ph and gh).

That being said, in general you will want to avoid any bottom dwelling fish and anything small enough to fit into it's mouth. Think fast moving middle and top dwelling species.

Okay thanks you guys. My water parameters are pretty good. I have a pH of 7.5, ammonia of 0, nitrite of 0, nitrarte of 0, alkalinity of 4 (with live plants), and gH of 5. This is currently a 37 gallon with some caves as well.

 

[Byron]

Parameters are fine, but as others have noted, this is a solitary substrate fish (except in really large (length) tanks). It attains five inches (12 cm) and should have a 4-foot (120 cm) length tank at that stage.

Compatibility/Temperament: Not a general community fish. Very aggressive with its own species (it probably lived in solitude except when breeding) and as it matures is often aggressive with other fish especially those resembling it and those with vertical stripes. Should be kept solitary (one fish per tank) with carefully-selected upper-level tankmates like the larger barbs (non-vertical striped species) and rasbora. Bottom fish (loaches and most catfish, and cichlids) should not be included with this species.

 

[tealover351]

Parameters are fine, but as others have noted, this is a solitary substrate fish (except in really large (length) tanks). It attains five inches (12 cm) and should have a 4-foot (120 cm) length tank at that stage.

Compatibility/Temperament: Not a general community fish. Very aggressive with its own species (it probably lived in solitude except when breeding) and as it matures is often aggressive with other fish especially those resembling it and those with vertical stripes. Should be kept solitary (one fish per tank) with carefully-selected upper-level tankmates like the larger barbs (non-vertical striped species) and rasbora. Bottom fish (loaches and most catfish, and cichlids) should not be included with this species.

Okay, to be honest I probably will keep him on his own, I was just curious to see what he could go with, or if he could go with anything.

 

[Slaphppy7]

You could add other fish, as described above, in a bigger tank, but I wouldn't with a tank this size

Snails may be fine; shrimp MIGHT work, or become quick (expensive) snacks....it's a crap-shoot with many fish

 

[tealover351]

You could add other fish, as described above, in a bigger tank, but I wouldn't with a tank this size

Snails may be fine; shrimp MIGHT work, or become quick (expensive) snacks....it's a crap-shoot with many fish

Okay, he seems to be doing very good on his own, so I’m most likely going to keep it that way. Sometimes it’s better to just let things be then to push it. If he’s happier and healthier without other fish, I’ll keep it that way.

 

[Slaphppy7]

Okay, he seems to be doing very good on his own, so I’m most likely going to keep it that way. Sometimes it’s better to just let things be then to push it. If he’s happier and healthier without other fish, I’ll keep it that way.

Good plan