Shark Red Tail Albino

The Red Tail Albino Shark is a striking, captive-bred variation of the standard Red Tail Shark. By removing the deep black pigment, the fish displays a creamy, pearlescent white body that makes its fiery red tail stand out even more vividly.

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Red Tail Albino Shark (Epalzeorhynchos bicolor var. "Albino")

The Red Tail Albino Shark offers the same sleek, powerful silhouette as the original species but with a completely different aesthetic. Instead of the "velvet black" look, this variety has a glowing, almost translucent white-to-pinkish body. Because they are albinos, they often have red or pink eyes. They retain the "shark-like" personality—active, territorial, and full of character—making them a fascinating "oddball" centerpiece for a medium-to-large aquarium.

Key Information

• Common Name: Red Tail Albino Shark, Albino RTBS

• Scientific Name: Epalzeorhynchos bicolor

• Origin: Captive-bred (Ancestry from Thailand)

• Max Size: 12–15 cm

• Lifespan: 10–12 years

• Temperament: Semi-aggressive (Highly territorial with similar shapes)

• Diet: Omnivore – Algae wafers, sinking pellets, and frozen foods. They are active scavengers.

• Care Level: Moderate

Water Parameters

Behaviour & Tank Compatibility

Just like the standard variety, the Albino version is solitary. You should only keep one per tank. They will aggressively defend their "patch" of the aquarium floor from other sharks or fish with a similar body shape.

They are generally safe with middle and top-dwelling fish. Ideal tank mates include Giant Danios, Tiger Barbs, Gouramis, and Rainbowfish. Avoid keeping them with peaceful, slow-moving bottom dwellers like small Corydoras, as the shark's territorial nature might lead to constant chasing.

Ideal Tank Setup

• The "Home" Cave: Essential. This fish needs a specific spot to call its own—a rock cave, a piece of hollow driftwood, or a PVC pipe.

• Visual Barriers: Use tall plants and large decor to break up the line of sight across the bottom of the tank. If the shark can't see "intruders" from its cave, it will stay much calmer.

• Substrate: Sand or fine, smooth gravel is best to prevent damage to its sensory barbels.

• Lighting: Since they are albinos, they can be slightly more sensitive to extremely bright light. Providing floating plants like Amazon Frogbit helps create the dappled shade they prefer.

• Secure Lid: They are powerful and fast; they can easily jump out of an open-top tank if they get a "burst of speed" during a chase or exploration.

Why Choose the Red Tail Albino Shark?

The Red Tail Albino Shark is for the hobbyist who wants a "classic" fish with a modern, bright twist. Its white body acts as a brilliant highlight in a heavily planted green tank, and its busy, "patrolling" behavior ensures there is always action to watch. If you can provide a dedicated cave and choose the right tank mates, this "shark" will be a long-lived and interactive addition to your home.