Iridescent Shark Care Guide
Pangasianodon hypophthalmus
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Bioload Score
40000
Semi-AggressiveAdvancedFreshwater
- Max Size
- 130.0 cm / 51.2"
- Temperature
- 22–26°C (72–79°F)
- pH Range
- 6.5 – 7.5
- Min Tank Size
- 2000L (528 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom-Mid
- Origin
- Southeast Asia
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Breeding Difficulty
- Difficult
Diet
Omnivorous; prefers a varied diet including pellets, vegetables, and live foods.
Community Compatibility
Best kept in very large tanks or public aquariums due to its potential size.
Good to Know
Despite its name, the Iridescent Shark is not a shark but a catfish, known for its active swimming behavior and iridescence as a juvenile.
Gender Differences
Males are generally slimmer than females.
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