Iridescent Shark
NameIridescent Shark
Scientific NamePangasianodon hypophthalmus
Common NamesIridescent Shark, Pangasius Catfish, Sutchi Catfish, Siamese Shark, Striped Catfish
FamilyPangasiidae
OriginSoutheast Asia, Mekong River, Chao Phraya River
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietomnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)300
Max Size (Inches)48
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range6.5-7.5
Compatible SpeciesLarge Cichlids, Large Barbs, Other large, robust, non-aggressive fish
Description
The Iridescent Shark is a large, active freshwater catfish native to Southeast Asia, known for its shark-like appearance and fast swimming. Despite its common name, it is not a true shark but a member of the Pangasiidae family. This species requires an extremely large aquarium due to its potential adult size and skittish nature, making it suitable only for advanced aquarists with public aquarium-sized tanks.
