Iridescent Shark
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NameIridescent Shark
Scientific NamePangasius hypophthalmus
Common NamesIridescent Shark, Pangasius Shark, Sutchi Catfish, Siamese Shark
FamilyPangasiidae
OriginSoutheast Asia, Mekong River Basin, Chao Phraya River Basin
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietomnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)300
Max Size (Inches)48
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-79
pH Range6.5-7.5
Compatible SpeciesTinfoil Barb, Oscar Cichlid (large), Arowana, Large Pleco species
Description
The Iridescent Shark is a large, active, and fast-growing freshwater catfish native to Southeast Asia. Despite its common name, it is a catfish, not a true shark. It requires an extremely large aquarium due to its potential adult size, making it unsuitable for most home aquariums.
