| Family: | Pangasiidae |
| Species: |
Pangasius sanitwongsei |
| Common Name: |
Giant pangasius, Paroon Shark. |
| Size: | Up 118 inches (300cm) more common up to 20 inches(50cm) |
| 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: Chao Phraya and Mekong river basins. |
| Min Tank Size: | At least 125 gallons for young, public aquarium for mature specimens. |
| Diet: | Omnivorous, will readily accept sinking cichlid pellets,catfish pellets,Algae wafers,frozen brine shrimp. |
| Behavior: | Active predator. |
| Water: | Temperature of 50°F to 82°F (10°-28° C) , Adapts to a wide range of Ph and dH. |
| Care: | Easy, hardy. |
| Communities: | None, keep alone or in a pair. |
| Suitability: | Poor, grows to large for the home aquaria. |
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