This type de peces, they are currently quite coveted to have in an aquarium. He bicolor labeo belonging to the Cyprinidae family It has its origins in the seas of Southeast Asia. It is one of the easiest fish to identify since, as its name indicates, it has two colors on its body, its tail fin has an intense red while the rest of the body is black. In the same way, species that have a black body and red fins can be found.
This type de peces, are characterized by having a dorsal fin very similar to those of the shark, which is why they are also known as red tail shark or black shark fish.
If you are thinking of having a bicolor labeo fish in your aquarium, it is important that you bear in mind that this fish can live with other fish of other species as long as they are the same size. However, it is not recommended that they live with fish of the same species, since your aquarium could turn into a pitched battle due to how aggressive they become with their own family.
In the same way, for the aquarium to have the best living conditions and those most similar to natural ones, the water must remain between 23 and 27 degrees of temperature. We must also make sure to stop different species of plants so that the animals take refuge, play and even feed, as well as rock, roots and corals if possible.
Also, we must bear in mind that the aquarium that these fish need must be a large aquarium of more or less 150 liters, not only because of the territorial temperament of these animals, but also because they need a lot of space to swim.