The Fresh Water Shark

The fresh water shark

Introduction

The black shark is a large kind of fresh water shark (catfish) from the rivers and streams of Malaysia and part of Southeast Asia. This shark can measure more than 2 feet long and have a more aggressive disposition than black red tail or rainbow sharks. There is very little information about this species, as with many deep water animals, since they are difficult beings to see and study. The population number that remains of this kind of shark is not known exactly. Even so, they were recently declared by the New Zealand Conservation Department as a "species at risk".

Developing

How does black shark live, what is your habitat? While they are true sharks, this group of fresh water fish, some of them belong to the family of cyprinids, have a great similarity to their oceanic counterparts, only in a small way. The black shark due to its physical characteristics, its body in the form of torpedo and its high dorsal fins, they definitely give them a “similar to a shark” appearance. If we add your active swimming behavior, and energetic personalities we will have the impression that we are facing a true miniature shark. Fresh water sharks are native to Southeast Asia, China, Africa and Central America.

At present, the specimens sold are produced in commercial fish farms. Most fresh water sharks are found in nature in large river systems. Cresh water shark populations, such as black shark, are decreasing in nature, especially in Southeast Asia, due to the disappearance of reproduction areas as a result of development.

The black shark is more suitable for aquariums with species of larger or cyclid community fish, which are capable of responding to the aggressive nature of the black shark. Due to its large size, fans must take into account decoration as well as tank companions.

conclusion

Plants must be well rooted, be more resistant species and should be grouped around wood or rock roots so that they are not unearthed. In addition, the aquatic landscape design of the aquarium should allow a large open space to allow the black shark to swim freely. Keep a good filtration and make a 10% water change each week or 25% every 2 weeks using a water changer for Aqueon aquariums or a gravel cleanser with siphon vacuum. The aquarium temperature for most fresh water fish must be maintained between 74 ° to 80 ° F. You must have a good filtration and make a change of water of 10 % each week or 25 % every two weeks.