Submitted by: Angel.Zero
Black Shark – Morulius chrysophekadion
Synonyms: Labeo chrysophekadion, Morulius chrysophekadion, Rohita chrysophekadionv
Common Names: Black Shark, Black Labeo, Black shark minnow
Family: Cyprinidae
Origin: Thailand
Salinity: Freshwater
Temperment: Mostly docile, but some can be down right mean, especially to their own species.
Diet: Omnivore
Care: Needs a very large tank (150-200g in adulthood). Will accept most foods. Diet needs to be supplemented with some plant matter.
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Temperature: 75°F - 81°F
Hardness: 10°dH - 15°dH
Potential size: 12-24" in adulthood
Water Region: Lower-middle
Activity: Diurnal
Lifespan: 8-10 years
Color: Black, Grey/bronze (when ill or over light gravel)
Mouth: Downturned
Sexing: Females are plumper then the males
Breeding: 99.99% impossible. None documented in home aquaria.
Comments: The black shark is a very good jumper (sadly I lost one to the floor before I relized this), a covered tank is a necessity. The black shark will also eat your plants, so they are not recomended for a planted aquarium. As stated before, they do grow very large. A very large aquarium is needed. The Black Shark is known to grow rather fast.
Sources:
http://www.aquariacentral.com/fishin...h/bshark.shtml
http://www.fishprofiles.com/files/pr...blackshark.xml
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