Pangas Catfish
NamePangas Catfish
Scientific NamePangasianodon hypophthalmus
Common NamesIridescent Shark, Sutchi Catfish, Pangasius Catfish, Siamese Shark
FamilyPangasiidae
OriginSoutheast Asia, Mekong River, Chao Phraya River
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietomnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)500
Max Size (Inches)48
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range6.5-7.5
Compatible SpeciesLarge Cichlids, Arowana, Datnoids, Large Plecos, Other large, robust catfish
Description
The Pangas Catfish, also known as the Iridescent Shark, is a large, active freshwater catfish with a distinctive shark-like appearance. It grows to an immense size, making it unsuitable for most home aquariums. This species requires a very large tank and robust filtration.
