Paroon Sharks

[tank_lover]

ive got 3 of these in my 5ft tank, they're bout 6inches long, ive been told to get rid of them, what are peoples views on these fishes?

sometimes they do go abit mental and just go crazy and start bashing into everything - im sure this is causing stress to my other fishes

 

[Davo86]

I'm sure you know already as you keep them but here is some basic info on them,

Common Names: Paroon Shark
Scientific Name: Pangasius sanitwongsei
Family: Pangasiidae

Alkalinity: 5.5-6.8 pH
Temp: 70-76°F
Hardness: 3-7 KH
Life Span: many years
Maximum Size: 24 inches ++
Preferred Tank Size: 500g
Diet: Omnivore
Breeding:
Temerament: Aggressive
Compatible: Keep with larger tankmates.

Habitat: Rocks, plants, and large driftwood should be used to enhance and simulate a natural environment. Since the Paroon Shark is a highly active fish, a tightly covered aquarium should be used to prevent it from jumping out of the tank.

In The Wild: Asia