TOP 9 MOST INTERESTING FRESHWATER SHARK

For the past years, the growing interest in keeping a freshwater aquarium fish sharks has been growing rapidly! These iconic fish have been legends in maintaining their reputation of being a remarkable human companions. Mind you, watching a freshwater shark swim around in a fish tank never gets old! Now, let us explore the top 9 interesting freshwater sharks! Together, let’s learn!

• Albino Rainbow Shark
  • One of the classic and beloved aquarium fish, the Albino Rainbow Shark, is popular due to its vibrant colors and animated personality.
  • The Albino Rainbow Shark has the spot in being the longtime favorite in the aquarium hobby.

• Black Shark
  • The Black Shark is a large freshwater Shark that originated from the rivers and streams of Malaysia.
  • This type of freshwater shark can grow much larger and more aggressive.

• Checkered Headstander
  • The Checkered Headstander, also known as the Spotted Headstander, is known for its behavior where it positions itself with its head pointed downward when resting.
  • This type of freshwater shark is a shy fish yet very peaceful making it very ideal for the community or planted aquarium.

• Spotted Leporinus
  • One of the most popular and brightly colored freshwater shark, the Spotted Leporinus is indeed a beauty!
  • The Spotted Leporinus is an excellent community fish and but it can get relatively big.
  • This fish is very hardy and extraordinarily active and it is a must to keep them in a large aquarium.

• Leporinus Octomaculatus
  • The Leporinus Octomaculatus is one of the uncommon and attractively marked species of Leporinus.
  • This freshwater shark originated from Orinoco Basin in Colombia and Venezuela.
  • The Leporinus Octomaculatus loves to make its habitat in fast flowing waters and shallow blackwater swamps.

• Rainbow Shark
  • The Rainbow Shark also called as Ruby shark originated in Southeast Asia.
  • They are not a saltwater fish but instead, thrive in freshwater. In particular, they live in the rivers of Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, and Malaysia
  • This type of freshwater shark prefer to live in rivers with sandy bottoms with plenty of plankton.

• Rainbow Shiner
  • Rainbow Shiner is known for its incredible multi-coloration.
  • These fishes (Notropsis chrosomus) is a small cyprinid species that is native to the Southeasten United States.
  • It is known for its incredible multi-coloration (particularly in males) during breeding season.
  • It can be kept in a room temperature or subtropical aquarium and it is great for planted aquariums.

• Strawberry Leporinus
  • The Strawberry Leporinus is popular yet rare in the world of fishkeeping.
  • These fishes are know to a fast swimmer yet peaceful tank mates for other active and fast-moving fish.   .
  • Strawberry Leporinus has been tank raised in limited numbers in Southeast Asia.

• Striped Leporinus
  • The Striped Leporinus is a very beautiful fish and an elegant addition in the aquarium community.
  • It is an actively swimming fish, conquering the middle and bottom parts of the tank.
  • The Striped Leporinus are also reasonably priced, so many fish-keepers can easily afford them.

Indeed, Freshwater “Sharks” are indeed a mesmerizing beauty to keep! Note that, these fishes are very tolerant of a wide range of water conditions and easy to feed. At the end note, freshwater Sharks are indeed a showpiece specimens if they are keep properly.

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