Rainbow Shark
Description
of the Rainbow Shark
The Rainbow Shark is also known as the Ruby Shark, Red-Finned
Shark and Rainbow Sharkminnow. The Rainbow shark is not
recommended for the beginner as it is territorial and aggressive
towards fish of the same species, it is however a very useful
addition to the tropical freshwater tank due to its cleaning
ability! It feeds on leftover food that has sunk to the bottom
of the tank and helps to keep the tank clean.
Profile of
the Rainbow Shark
This
Profile contains interesting facts and information about the
Rainbow Shark species.
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Size: Up to 6cm
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Fish Tank
conditions:
Temp: 22 to 26 Degrees. PH 6.5 to 7.0
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Diet / Feeding:
Flaked, Dried or Frozen Food e.g. Bloodworms
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Temperament:
Aggressive and Territorial to other rainbow sharks
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Habitat: Streams
and Rivers with sandy bottoms
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Behaviour:
Aggressive
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Range: South
East Asia
Scientific
Classification of the Rainbow Shark
Definition: Scientific
classification, or biological classification, is how biologists
group and categorize species of organisms with shared physical
characteristics. Scientific classification belongs to the
science of taxonomy.
Interesting Facts and Information -
How do you identify
the sex of a Rainbow Shark?
The males and females of many fish species have different colors
or different shaped bodies. But there are also other fish
species where there is no visible difference. Its sometimes
tricky being an ichthyologist! Male rainbow sharks have thinner
bodies than females with brighter coloring.
Interesting Facts and Information - Why are Rainbow Shark slimy?
Rainbow Shark secrete a type of mucus, or slime, from their skin.
This slime provides protection against parasites and infections
and helps the Rainbow Shark to move through
the water faster. Some fish species also release
toxins in their slime which ward off enemy attacks. Other fish
species use their slime to feed their young.
Interesting Facts and Information -
Why do Rainbow Shark have gills?
Gills enable the Rainbow Shark to breathe. Gills consist of thin
sheets of tissue containing blood vessels. As water passes over
the gills oxygen is absorbed into the blood stream Carbon
dioxide passes out into the water. The gills are protected by a
large bony plate called an operculum. Some fish species however
have lungs and breathe air.
Interesting Facts and Information -
Why do the Rainbow Shark have fins?
A fin is an external appendage or "limb" of a fish. Fins are
used for directing, stabilizing, or propelling the different
fish species in water. Numbers of fins vary between fish
species, but there are usually seven. Each of the fins on a fish
are designed to perform a specific function:
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Dorsal fins - The
dorsal fin is located on the backs of fishes. The Rainbow Shark
has Dorsal fins to lend stability in swimming.
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Ventral fins. The
ventral fin is located on the pelvic area of fishes. The
Rainbow Shark
has Ventral fins to lend stability in swimming.
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Caudal fins. The
Caudal fin is located on the tail area of fishes. The Rainbow Shark
has Caudal fins to propel through the water.
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Pectoral fins. The
Pectoral fin is located on the breast area of fishes. The
Rainbow Shark
has Pectoral fins to for locomotion and side to
side movement
Interesting Facts and Information about
Rainbow Shark
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