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| Family: | CYPRINIDAE |
| Species: |
Labeo chrysophekadion |
| Common Name: |
Black Shark |
| Size: | Up to 35 inches (90 cm) |
| Note: | Should not be considered a home aquarium fish, young are sometimes seen for sale and caution should taken before purchasing. It is unfair to subject any animal to less than ideal living conditions. |
| Habitat: | ASIA: Mekong and Chao Phraya river basins, Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Java and Borneo. |
| Min Tank Size: | At least 125 gallons for young, public aquarium for mature specimens. |
| Diet: | Omnivorous, prefers live but may accept sinking cichlid pellets,catfish pellets,Algae wafers,frozen brine shrimp. |
| Diet: | Omnivorous, prefers live but may accept sinking cichlid pellets,catfish pellets,Algae wafers,frozen brine shrimp. |
| Behavior: | Peaceful |
| Water: | Temperature of 75°F to 81°F (24°-27° C) ,pH range: 6.5 – 7.5; dH range: 2 – 15. |
| Care: | Easy |
| Communities: | Good, will fight among themselves. Keep with other large species. |
| Suitability: | Poor, grows to large for most home aquaria. |
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