| Family: |
Ariidae |
| Species: |
Sciades seemanni (Arius seemani) |
| Common Name: |
Colombian Shark |
| Size: |
12-14 + inches (30-35cm)
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| Habitat: |
SOUTH AMERICA: Pacific draining rivers and estuaries from Mexico to Peru. |
| Min Tank Size: |
48 Inches minimum for young. |
| Diet: |
Omnivorous, will accept all types of prepared food. Sinking pellets, live insects, earthworms and small fish . |
| Behavior: |
Will accept all types of prepared food. Sinking pellets, live insects, earthworms and small fish.
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| Water: |
Temperature of 75ºF to 80ºF (25-27°C) , pH range: 6.8 – 8.0; dH range: 8 - 30 |
| Salinity: |
A 1% addition of salt is recommendedas these fish are found in brackish water. This can be accomplished by adding 7.5 TSP of sea salt/ 10 gallons (10g/10 L) on a hydrometer the reading should be between 1.005 to 1.010 specific gravity. |
| Care: |
Voracious appetite, territorial.
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| Communities: |
Best not kept with other plecs at all, larger but not aggressive mid to top swimming fish tank mates should be fine. |
| Suitability: |
Good for all with consideration for water requirements and size. |
