Iridescent Shark
Pangasianodon hypophthalmus
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pH
6.5–7.5
Temperature
24–28 °C
Max size
100 cm
Min tank
4000 L
Where to buy
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Avg. price
R158
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Overview
What to know before you buy.
Sold at 4 cm and reaching a metre. Very few home aquaria can house an adult, and it panics easily and injures itself against glass. Please confirm the buyer has pond-scale capacity.
Care guide
Keeping Iridescent Shark healthy in a South African setup.
Tank setup
A minimum 4000L aquarium suits Iridescent Shark. Match décor to its natural habitat: planting, rockwork or open swimming room as needed.
Water parameters
Keep pH 6.5–7.5 and 24–28°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers; acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Feeding
Omnivore — pellet, frozen. Feed small amounts it clears in a couple of minutes, and vary the diet.
Behaviour
Skittish shoaler; enormous adult size. Watch it at feeding time and at lights-out to see its real temperament in your tank.
Tankmates
Choose tankmates of similar size and temperament with the same water needs. Avoid fin-nippers and anything large enough to eat it.
Breeding
Breeding success with Iridescent Shark depends on the line and water chemistry; ask your shop about proven pairs.
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SA price range this month: R92–155 · Average: R124
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