Red tailed black shark compatibility

[daniodude]

hi all. i have 2 questions about red tailed black sharks Epalzeorhynchus bicolor

1. what types of fish are compatible? i was thinking angel fish but not sure yet

2. what type of set up would be best to house a red tailed black sharks

 

[RodInCALIFORNIA]

i have a 5 inch one that was gave to me a few days ago that is in its own 29G because he is mean and attacks other fish.

 

[psyche]

My experience with red tails is that they can get super-aggressive to other fish.

 

[SubRosa]

They're worst with their own kind and related species. An Angel would probably be shredded unless the tank was a big one. They're best kept with schools of fast moving fish that they can chase without easily singling out one to persecute. Tiger Barbs, Giant Danios etc.

 

[jpappy789]

:iagree:

Fast, robust fish that occupy the upper portions tend to be better tankmates than anything that will potentially get in it's way and invade "their" territory.