Labeo chrysophekadion

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Black Shark
Black Shark
Species Labeo chrysophekadion
Difficulty Moderate
Min. Tank Size 511.031 liters
511,030.59 mL

135 US Gallons (511L)

Size 60.96 cm

12-24 " (30.5-61cm)

pH 6.5 - 7.5
Temp. 297.039 K
23.889 °C
534.67 °R

300.372 K
27.222 °C
540.67 °R75 -81 °F (23.9-27.2°C)

Water Hardness

10-15

Stocking Ratio 1:1 M:F
Availability Rare
Diet

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods
Other (See article)

Life Span

5-15 years

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[edit] Alternative names

Black Shark, Black Sharkminnow, Black Labeo

[edit] Other Scientific Names

Morulius chrysophekadion, Rohita chrysophekadion, Labeo negro

[edit] Sexing

Difficult to visually determine the sex. There are no records of this fish being bred in captivity.

[edit] Tank compatibility

This fish should not be kept in a community tank, with fish smaller than itself or anything delicate. It is aggressive, and territorial and best kept in a lone species tank as they will not tolerate their own kind or other shark-like fish. Can possible be kept with other robust similar sized fish but introduction should be done carefully, and as this fish mainly occupies the lower levels of the tank, other fish in this region may be bullied.

[edit] Diet

Will accept most foods including pellet and flake as well as live/frozen foods such as bloodworms and tubifex. Not safe for planted tanks.

[edit] Feeding regime

Feed once or twice a day.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Needs a very large and spacious tank with some hiding places and room to roam without getting damaged, a secure lid is a must and sharp or unstable decor should be avoided.

[edit] Identification

Similar to the Bala Shark in shape but with a larger dorsal fin, this fish is deep brown-black in colouration throughout the whole body and the fins.

[edit] Pictures

Black Shark with German Blue Ram

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Facts about Labeo chrysophekadion
Availability Rare
Common name Black Shark , Black Sharkminnow, and Black Labeo
Diet Omnivore  +
Difficulty Moderate
Family Cyprinidae  +
Foods Pellet Food  +, Flake Food  +, Live Food  +, and Other Foods  +
Maximum Size 24 in (60.96 cm)  +
Maximum age 15  +
Maximum hardness 15  +
Maximum pH 7.5  +
Maximum temperature 300.372 K (27.222 °C, 81 °F, 540.67 °R)  +
Minimum Tank Size 135 US Gallon (511.031 liters, 511,030.59 mL)  +
Minimum hardness 10  +
Minimum pH 6.5  +
Minimum temperature 297.039 K (23.889 °C, 75 °F, 534.67 °R)  +
Scientific name Labeo chrysophekadion, Morulius chrysophekadion, Rohita chrysophekadion, and Labeo negro
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