Harlequin Shark (Labeo cyclorhynchus)

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Harlequin Shark

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Harlequin Shark

Labeo cyclorhynchus

132 Litres (35 US G.)

14-16 cm (5.5-6.3")

sg

Freshwater

pH

7.0 - 7.5

21 -27 °C (69.8-80.6°F)

8-18 °d

1:2 M:F

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

5-8 years

Family

Cyprinidae





Additional names

Harlequin Shark, Harlequin Sharkminnow

Additional scientific names

Labeo varigatus, Labeo variegatus, Labeo cyclorhynchus variegata


Tank compatibility

This is a highly territorial fish that under no circumstances should be kept with other Labeo or Epalzeorhynchos species, including it's own kind, nor with anything of similar shape. Other bottom dwellers may also be bullied including Corydoras and Bichirs. This fish is best kept in a tall tank with robust, fast swimming, similar-sized mid-top dwelling fish such as larger Danios, or in a species tank alone.


Identification

Shaped much like other Labeo species such as the Black Shark, the Harlequin has an unusual mottled colouration with creamy-yellow base colour and grey-black speckled patterns covering the body. The fins are translucent but also have black mottling. It is generally found that this fish gets around 15.2cm (6") in captivity, but there have been reports of it getting substantially larger.

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