Chinese Hi Fin Banded Shark?

[scottsbt1690]

can anyone give me info and pics on this fish?, dont know if i am in the correct section or wether this is a catfish etc

sbt

 

[andywg]

It is a coldwater loach that gets to around 40" in length and as it grows it loses the attractive looking fin and becomes a nasty little sod.

Basically, unless you want to put a grouchy fish in a large koi pond, it's usually best to avoid this fish.

 

[Tokis-Phoenix]

Yeah i agree with andy, not good aquarium fish, only suitable if you have a large heated pond or live in a warm climate- as the fish matures it REALLY changes its appearance, i also believe chinese hi fin banded sharks are an endangered species as well now days.
Anyhoo, if you have a pond thats suitable for one, here's a link on keeping them plus some general info ;

http/www.csupomona.edu/~jskoga/Aquariums...xocyprinus.html

 

[diademhill]

Yeah i agree with andy, not good aquarium fish, only suitable if you have a large heated pond or live in a warm climate- as the fish matures it REALLY changes its appearance, i also believe chinese hi fin banded sharks are an endangered species as well now days.
Anyhoo, if you have a pond thats suitable for one, here's a link on keeping them plus some general info ;

http/www.csupomona.edu/~jskoga/Aquariums...xocyprinus.html

You can't put one in a pond - it is on Defra's banned list ( well the ammendment list for now) and you need a licence to keep any in an aquarium.

http/www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/...rder/annexa.pdf

 

[Matty]

i think they might be sold under the name emperor shark as well.

 

[Lateral Line]

On the few occassions I have seen "Emporer Shark" they have been Pangasius sutchi, aka the Irridescent Shark. Another huge fish which is not suitable for home aquaria.