Paroon Shark Care Guide
Pangasius sanitwongsei
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Bioload Score
100000
AggressiveAdvancedFreshwater
- Max Size
- 120.0 cm / 47.0"
- Temperature
- 22–28°C (72–82°F)
- pH Range
- 6.5 – 8.0
- Min Tank Size
- 4000L (1057 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- Southeast Asia
- Temperament
- Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Breeding Difficulty
- Difficult
Diet
Omnivorous; prefers a varied diet including pellets, live, and plant matter.
Community Compatibility
Can be kept with other large, peaceful to semi-aggressive species.
Good to Know
The Paroon Shark is not a true shark but a large river fish known for its impressive size and active swimming behavior.
Gender Differences
Males and females are similar in appearance.
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