Common Name Pangasius Catfish

Other Common Names Iridescent Shark, Shark Catfish

Scientific Name Pangasius sutchi

Family Pangasiidae

Community Semi-Aggressive

Class Catfish

Temperature 78ºF

Swimming Range Middle-Bottom

Adult Length 36-39 inches

Feeding Habits Juveniles: Live blood worms, glass worms, brine shrimp, tubifex worms and fish. Frozen plankton, beef heart, brine shrimp, glass worms and blood worms. Freeze dried and tablet foods also accepted. Adults are primarily vegetarians as they lose their teeth when they mature. Small fish will still be eaten by the adults since they will swallow them whole.

Compatibility Peaceful and schooling with fish of the same size, but will eat any fish it can fit into their mouth.

Habitat Thailand: Sparingly decorated with rocks, live plants and driftwood. Live plants may be eaten by the adult Pangasius. Breeding Unknown

Additional Comments Their eyesight is very poor, and they search for food by smell.