Pangasius polyuranodon
NamePangasius polyuranodon
Scientific NamePangasius polyuranodon
Common NamesRiver Catfish, Freshwater Shark
FamilyPangasiidae
OriginSoutheast Asia, Mekong River Basin
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietomnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)1000
Max Size (Inches)47
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range6.5-7.5
Compatible SpeciesLarge Arowanas, Large Plecos, Other large, robust catfish, Large Cichlids (in very large setups)
Description
Pangasius polyuranodon is a large, fast-growing freshwater catfish native to Southeast Asia. Known for its shark-like appearance and immense size potential, it is unsuitable for most home aquariums. This active, schooling fish requires vast amounts of space and robust tankmates.
