Rainbow Shark 6 cm | Active Freshwater Aquarium Fish

Rainbow Shark 6 cm – Active Freshwater Aquarium Fish

Bring energy, contrast, and bold character to your aquarium with the Rainbow Shark – 6 cm, a striking freshwater fish known for its dark body, bright red fins, and active bottom-dwelling behaviour.

Rainbow Sharks are popular among aquarium hobbyists because they add movement and personality to medium and large freshwater tanks. At approximately 6 cm, this fish is well-established and suitable for aquariums with stable water conditions, hiding spaces, and carefully selected tank mates.

Fish Care Information

Rainbow Sharks need a stable freshwater aquarium with enough swimming space, hiding areas, good filtration, and compatible tank mates to stay healthy and active.

• Maintain water temperature around 22–26°C
• Keep pH around 6.5–7.5
• Use a tank of at least 120 liters
• Provide rocks, caves, driftwood, and hiding spaces
• Keep singly in most community aquariums to reduce territorial fighting
• Use good filtration and regular water changes
• Choose fast-moving and compatible tank mates carefully
• Feed sinking pellets, flakes, algae wafers, vegetables, and suitable protein foods

Key Features

• Healthy Rainbow Shark 6 cm for freshwater aquariums
• Active bottom-dwelling fish with bold movement
• Dark body with vibrant red fins for strong visual contrast
• Semi-aggressive freshwater fish best for suitable setups
• Hardy and adaptable when kept in stable conditions
• Ideal for medium to large aquariums
• Best kept singly in most home aquarium setups
• Great choice for hobbyists who enjoy active fish
• Photo and/or video confirmation before delivery
• Price of single fish, unless otherwise confirmed

Fish Nutrition & Diet Information

A balanced Rainbow Shark diet supports colour, energy, digestion, and overall health. Suitable foods may include:

• Sinking fish pellets
• Quality tropical fish flakes
• Algae wafers
• Blanched vegetables in moderation
• Occasional frozen or protein foods suitable for freshwater fish
• Clean, treated freshwater

Avoid: overfeeding, bread, oily foods, salty foods, processed human food, and any unsuitable food not made for aquarium fish.

Suitable For

• Medium to large freshwater aquariums
• Bottom-dwelling fish setups
• Aquascapes with caves and rocks
• Experienced beginner aquarists with proper setup knowledge
• Freshwater hobbyists looking for active fish
• Community tanks with carefully selected compatible fish
• Customers looking for red-fin freshwater aquarium fish

Compatibility Notes

• Rainbow Sharks can be territorial, especially around the bottom area
• Best kept singly in most home aquariums
• Avoid keeping with very small, slow, timid, or long-finned fish
• Avoid keeping with similar-looking bottom dwellers in small spaces
• Provide hiding spaces to reduce stress and territorial behaviour
• Choose fast-moving, compatible tank mates for medium to large tanks

Delivery Information

• Fast delivery available across Qatar when stock is available
• Same-day or next-day delivery may be available depending on order time and live fish availability
• Store pickup option available
• If the product is marked out of stock, please contact customer support for restock updates
• Cash on delivery option may be available; please confirm at checkout or with customer support

Important Notice For Live Fish Policy

• Before delivery, we will share photos and/or videos of the actual fish available so you can confirm size, colour, fin condition, activity, and overall appearance.
• Store visit is highly recommended if you would like to personally choose your fish, as live fish naturally vary in colour intensity, fin shade, size, behaviour, and appearance.
• Live fish are sold subject to availability and health condition at the time of dispatch. Delivery will proceed only after customer confirmation.
• Once the fish is confirmed and dispatched, live fish sales are final and non-returnable.
• Delivery, replacement, and any fish-related claims are subject to World of Birds Live Fish Terms & Conditions. T&C apply.