Rescued (2) 11" Pink Tail Chalceus, any suggestions?

[we4wieners]

These guys were not in the plan. However, they were beaten pretty bad in their old tank. So, I added them to my extremely non-aggressive tank. (though that may change) They adapted very well and are eating and swimming, mostly upper half. My concern is caring for their fins and tails. I don't want to add ANYTHING to the tank. I am a water change idiot....I do a lot of them. I have always had good success in healing with water changes. Melafix isn't out of the question, but Id rather not add any chemicals. So, here they are....Anything else I need to know in regards to feeding, etc?
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[UnstoppableJayD]

well they arent chalceus... maybe cigar sharks?

 

[Zeke]

Yeah. Not Pink Tail Chalceus. They are a Cyprinid(Probably not spelled correctly. Off the top of my head.) I'm pretty sure. Looks like they have had a rough life in a smallish tank.

 

[DMD123]

Leptobarbus rubripinna, Cigar shark
http://www.practicalfishkeeping.co.uk/content.php?sid=4725

 

[we4wieners]

Ok, thanks for the corrections. Hoping to fix em up. Would like to get a precise ID. I'll research cyprinids.

 

[we4wieners]

Red Finned Cigar Shark...got it!

 

[Chicxulub]

Yep, cigar sharks. I never heard of a chalceus over about 6". I was kinda excited lol

 

[KNH]

FYI these guys get big and grow fast. Best of luck getting them back to health.

 

[TheBroc]

I have one that I bought on craigs for 5$ that I to thought was a pink chaleus now I cant get rid of it and cannot put it in a big tank with aggressive fish. want another one?

 

[mrxxbeaverxx]

nice