Golden Shark (Leptobarbus hoevenii)

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The Golden Shark or Cigar Shark is actually a large growing member of the barb family found throughout much of Southeast Asia. It is found in a wide variety of habitat types, from fast-moving rivers to still floodplains, and is considered a food fish in most of its range. In the aquarium, it is a hardy and peaceful species but due to its very large adult size is only appropriate for very large aquariums. They make good tankmates for other large Southeast Asian species like Datnoids, large catfish or predatory but otherwise peaceful species.A secure lid is important for this species as they are powerful jumpers.

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Golden Shark (Leptobarbus hoevenii)

Origin: Wild Thailand
Locale: Chaopraya River Basin
Diet: Omnivore, will accept all kinds of frozen and prepared foods
Adult Size: 24″+
Recommended Tank Size: 220 gallons+
Compatibility: Generally peaceful but fast moving, which could stress out smaller, slower-moving tankmates

Preferred Water Parameters
pH:                          6.8 – 7.5
Temp:                     76-80F
Ammonia:              0ppm
Nitrite:                  0ppm
Nitrate:                  <30ppm