One of the pets that are most in demand by adults and children alike is fish. Perhaps due to the fact that they are creatures whose care is not usually very complex (depending on the species). And also, many of these are cheap, so it will be relatively cheap to pay for their care. Regardless of the reason why you want to get a fish, today we are going to explain everything you need to know about one of the most interesting species of domestic fish that you can buy in a pet store; the phantasies shark fish.
Don’t let its name fool you; this little creature does not have the same behavior or size as the fearsome predator. It is more of a miniature version of these beings, and with some characteristics of catfish or catfish. It is striking to have them as a pet because of their appearance. And damn! We are talking about a fish that looks like a shark; you will tell me what child is not excited about having his own shark.
Here we will explain its main characteristics, its diet and behavior. So that you can get a clearer idea of whether it is a fish that you would like to acquire. Without further ado, let’s start with the first point…
Characteristics of the phantasies shark fish.
As its own name dictates, this fish has similar physical characteristics to saltwater sharks. In other words, it is a fairly long fish with a well-defined physical structure. In fact, this animal has the ability to reach sizes of up to one and a half meters. Although this has only been seen in their natural habitat, domesticated ones rarely reach such heights.
It shares a range of colors very similar to sharks, that is, we find them in bluish gray scales (Although there are also earth tones). Another characteristic of the phantasies shark fish is the weight, because in terms of weight, they can reach a maximum of 40kg (Kilograms).
At the moment those would be its main characteristics, as we can version animals that share a lot of similarity with predatory sharks. However… What do they feed on?
Feeding.
The first thing to keep in mind is that the phantasies shark fish is an omnivorous creature. What does this mean? That your diet is not limited to a specific type of food. But it can eat “a little of everything”, so you can feed your phantasies with food of plant or animal origin.
In its natural habitat, the phantasies shark usually bases its diet mainly on crustaceans and other species of fish that are much smaller. So it could be said that like their predatory cousins, their favorite food is of animal origin.
Even so, keep in mind that the phantasies shark fish does not rule out the possibility of feeding on organisms of plant origin. So if you want to include this type of food in its diet, go ahead, you won’t do your pet any harm. Of course, if you can sometimes vary the type of food, the better for the fish.
Behavior.
It has been proven through various studies that the phantasies shark fish is an animal with migratory attitudes. Since during the course of his life, he usually makes various trips. It is known that they can coexist perfectly in rivers where the currents are usually more intense, and travel to deeper waters when the breeding season arrives. Being able in this way to carry out the spawning (the laying of eggs of the pangasio females).
It is not known exactly on what dates of the year the pang Asian shark fish performs its migrations. It is thought that between the months of May and July these fish begin their migratory journey to waters with high currents. And with the arrival of the month of September to December, they make their migration again to more peaceful waters and with gentle currents.
How does this affect your care? It is advisable to have a constant flow of water in your fish tank. This can be done with some special machines, although they do not need to be turned on every day. Occasionally the break can be taken and the fish will remain just as comfortable.
It is also recommended to acquire this fish if you have a large fish tank, at least enough for the animal to move around comfortably.
