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Labeo chrysophekadion
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| Black Shark | |
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| Black Shark | |
| Species | Labeo chrysophekadion |
| Family | Cyprinidae |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 511.031 liters 511,030.59 mL 135 US Gallons (511L) |
| Size | 60.96 cm
12-24 " (30.5-61cm) |
| sg | Freshwater |
| pH | 6.5 - 7.5 |
| Temp. | 297.039 K 23.889 °C 534.67 °R 300.372 K |
| Water Hardness |
10-15 °d |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Rare |
| Diet |
Omnivore
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| Life Span |
5-15 years |
| Habitat | |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Black Shark, Black Sharkminnow, Black Labeo
[edit] Synonyms
- Morulius chrysophekadion, Rohita chrysophekadion, Labeo negro
[edit] Sexing
- Difficult to visually determine the sex. There are no records of this fish being bred in captivity.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- This fish should not be kept in a community tank, with fish smaller than itself or anything delicate. It is aggressive, and territorial and best kept in a lone species tank as they will not tolerate their own kind or other shark-like fish. Can possible be kept with other robust similar sized fish but introduction should be done carefully, and as this fish mainly occupies the lower levels of the tank, other fish in this region may be bullied.
[edit] Diet
- Will accept most foods including pellet and flake as well as live/frozen foods such as bloodworms and tubifex. Not safe for planted tanks.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Feed once or twice a day.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Needs a very large and spacious tank with some hiding places and room to roam without getting damaged, a secure lid is a must and sharp or unstable décor should be avoided.
[edit] Identification
- Similar to the Bala Shark in shape but with a larger dorsal fin, this fish is deep brown-black in colouration throughout the whole body and the fins.
[edit] Pictures
 Black Shark with German Blue Ram (not an advisable combination) |
[edit] Videos
[edit] External links
- Fishbase
- Aquaria Central
- Tropical Fish Gallery - pictures
