Can I Add A Rainbow Shark To My Aquarium?

[kelp]

I have a 29 gallon aquarium with 8 Harlequin Rasboras, 2 German Blue Rams, and 3 Corydoras. I know that Rainbow Sharks are a little less aggressive than red tailed black sharks, so would it be possible to add them to this community tank?

 

[frozenbarb]

no

 

[kelp]

no

Um, can you explain why?

 

[Puffdaddy]

Yes you can, although you can only house one of them, they are very aggressive to there own kind. They get to be about 5.5" long, so your tank is big enough. Also make sure your tank is well decorated with good hide-outs. The rainbow well likely stake out a spot for its own territory and defend it faithfully so have other hide-outs for the other fish. Try checking out the albino, I had one of those about 2 years ago. He was pretty cool.

 

[kelp]

Yes you can, although you can only house one of them, they are very aggresive to there own kind. They get to be about 5.5" long, so your tank is big enough. Try checking out the albino, I had one of those about 2 years ago.

Thanks!

 

[LisaLQ]

Mine was kept in with similar fish, and contrary to what everyone said about them, mine was incredibly shy and peaceful (he was an albino though so may have had sight issues?). But yes, make sure he has a nice cave or hiding place, they do like to chill out in their own little spot