By Wasif Mallick

Black Shark

Introduction


The coloring on this mature Black Shark is gray-black: on adults it is deep velvety black.The juvenile has scales with red or gold centers, giving a speckled appearance .The species has a large ,triangular dorsal fin resembling that of a true shark




Common Name 


Black Shark, Genus labeo.


Species


Luciosoma setigerum


Habitat 


Various waters in Borneo , Java ,Sumatra,  Thailand, Cambodia.


Maximum Size


About 20"/50cm.


Minimum Tank Size 


70-100 gallons minimum.


Diet 


They are Omnivorous , so can eat most of the foods.Frozen flakes and live foods.A varied diet will ensure the fish develop the best colors and condition.


Water Temperature


22 - 28°C


pH


6.0 - 7.5


Hardness


  4- 15°H


Remark 


This peaceful species relishes supplemental green foods.




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