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<div align="left"><font color="ffffff" face="Pegasus, Arial, Times New Roman" size="5"><strong><font color="ffffff" size="4" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Scientific
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<blockquote><font color="ffffff" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="3">Pangasius
hypophthalmus</font></blockquote>
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<div align="left"><font color="ffffff" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="4"><strong>Place
of Origin:</strong></font></div>
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<blockquote><font color="ffffff" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="3">Southeast
Asia</font></blockquote>
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<div align="left"><font color="ffffff" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="4"><strong>Average
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<blockquote><font color="ffffff" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="3">Iridescent
Sharks are rather inexpensive fish. They are often only found as small
juveniles at about 2 to 3 inches. These sell for about $5. The largest
individual that I have seen for sale was about 15 inches and was $50.
The best idea is to purchase this fish at a young age and raise it
to adulthood.</font></blockquote>
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<div align="left"><font color="ffffff" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="4"><strong>Size:</strong></font></div>
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<blockquote><font color="ffffff" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="3">Iridescent
Sharks can reach a length of over 36 inches, though that size is not
common for individuals kept in captivity. I have, however, seen plenty
of individuals at 24 inches. This fish is not recommended for the
beginner simply because of this fact. I have seen way too many of
these fish being sold in stores that shouldn't be selling fish at
all. They get sold to the unwary customer who thinks they're "cute"
and brings them home to a 10 gallon. At this point the poor fish is
doomed to be a "home jumper" or die at a young age. Too
many fish are sold in this manner and it should be stopped. The more
room this fish has, the better.</font></blockquote>
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<div><font color="ffffff" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="4"><strong>Water Requirements:</strong></font></div>
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<div><font color="ffffff" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="3">This fish is
not very particular to any specific parameters, but does best in water
that is moderately hard. The pH can range anywhere from slightly acidic
to slightly alkaline. Since this fish does get quite large it does
make a definite strain on any filter. Because of this, use strong
and efficient power filters such as Emperors.</font></div>
<div><font color="ffffff" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="3">It should be
said that since Iridescent Sharks have no scales they are particularly
sensitive to certain medications, such as methylene blue and malachite
green.</font></div>
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<div><font color="ffffff" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="4"><strong>Feeding
Requirements:</strong></font></div>
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<div><font color="ffffff" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="3">Iridescent Sharks
are not Sharks at all. They are technically members of the Catfish
family. The have small whiskers on their noses just like Catfish and
use these to "sniff" out food. Even though they swim throughout
all tank levels they primarily feed towards the bottom. Use sinking
food pellets such as HBH's Super Cichlid Sinkers. You can vary the
diet by giving meaty foods such as frozen brine shrimp, blood worms,
and beef heart every couple of days.</font></div>
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<div><font color="ffffff" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="4"><strong>General
Appearance:</strong></font></div>
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<div><font color="ffffff" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="3">Iridescent Sharks
live up to their name. They do have a "shark-like" shape
with iridescent blue running the length of body. Males are said to
be slimmer in shape and have more coloration.</font></div>
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<div><font color="ffffff" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="4"><strong>Temperament:</strong></font></div>
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<div><font color="ffffff" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="3">These fish are
not very aggressive. In fact, despite their size, they are often the
targets. Iridescent Sharks are considered to be shy, and quite skittish.
They freak out very easily. When they get scared they will dash about
the tank, bumping into things, and possible harming themselves or
other fish. Because of this, tankmates should be chosen carefully.</font></div>
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<div align="left"><font color="ffffff" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="4"><strong>Breeding:</strong></font></div>
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<div><font color="ffffff" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="3">It is considered
to be near impossible to breed this fish in captivity simply because
of its size. The only reported captive breedings were done in ponds.</font></div>
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Iridescent Shark (Pangasius hypophthalmus)
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