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Do rainbow sharks kill other fish?

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General Behavior and Temperament In their natural habitat, rainbow sharks are rather passive and do not really prey on other fish or aquatic animals. That doesn't hold true in captivity however. When placed in an aquarium, rainbow sharks are then considered a semi-aggressive fish.

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