Chinese Hi Fin Shark
$100.00
Out of stock
about 15cm
The Chinese Hi Fin Shark is an impressive Asian fish known for its very large dorsal fin and beautiful striped patterns when juvenile. Despite its common name, it is not a true shark, but rather a large, very peaceful cold-water fish.
Information
- Scientific name: Myxocyprinus asiaticus
- Common name: Chinese Hi Fin Shark
- Adult size: about 60 to 120 cm
- Temperature: 16 to 24°C
- pH: 6.5 to 7.5
- Behavior: very peaceful
- Minimum aquarium size: indoor tank or very large aquarium
- Maintenance: Intermediate to Advanced
- Swimming area: bottom and middle
- Compatibility: Compatible with large, peaceful, cool water fish
- Special feature: the young have beautiful contrasting stripes and a huge dorsal fin
Be careful, this species becomes very large with age and is much better suited to very large aquariums or tanks than to a standard aquarium.
Juveniles are very popular because of their spectacular appearance, but long-term planning is essential.
📦 Available according to arrivals and after quarantine.
