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posted 11-23-2003 02:14 PM         

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Could I put one red tailed shark in alone in a 5 gallon tank?

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posted 11-24-2003 02:17 PM         

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Probably. But if u get any more fish i would get a bigger tank.

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posted 11-24-2003 03:36 PM         

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He would be a solitary swimmer. Thanx for the info. Time to go shark shopping!

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posted 11-24-2003 05:28 PM         

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The answer to your question is yes and no. Red Tailed Sharks only grow about 5" long so you shouldn't have a problem with tank pollution etc. However, they like well planted tanks and are fairly active swimmers, therefore a slightly larger tank (8-10 gallons) might be appropriate for an adult. In short - it shouldn't die in a 5, but might be more interesting to watch in a slightly bigger tank.

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