Where to buy Columbian Shark
ReefDock searches the following reef retailers for this fish. Click through to see the live price.
- Search Saltwaterfish
Saltwaterfish
Search this retailer
- Search Amazon
Amazon
Search this retailer
- Search Petco
Petco
Search this retailer
About Columbian Shark
Dark gray to black body with a flattened head and barbels (whisker-like sensory organs) around the mouth. The dorsal and pectoral fins possess sharp spines. Streamlined body shape typical of catfish species.
Key facts
- Origin
- Central and South America, primarily Colombia and Panama; found in coastal brackish and freshwater rivers.
- Min tank size
- 125 gallons
- Family
- Ariidae
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 75-82°F pH: 7-7.8 Salinity: 1.018-1.025
- Max Size
- 30
- Feeding Schedule
- 1-2 times daily
- Appearance
- Dark gray to black body with a flattened head and barbels (whisker-like sensory organs) around the mouth. The dorsal and pectoral fins possess sharp spines. Streamlined body shape typical of catfish species.
- Diet Details
- Feed a carnivorous diet of high-quality sinking pellets, frozen bloodworms, and occasional live small fish or crustaceans. Feed 1-2 times daily, adjusting portions to avoid overfeeding.
- Reef safety
- Not Reef Safe
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 125-gallon tank for adults; strong swimmers need space • Freshwater to brackish conditions (0-5 ppt salinity); poor saltwater tolerance • Nocturnal; provide hiding caves and dim lighting • Omnivorous; feed sinking pellets, vegetables, occasional meaty foods • Predatory toward small fish and invertebrates
- Temperament
- Semi Aggressive
Research before you buy
ReefDock is the sister app to Reef Trak. Use Reef Trak to research and log fish, keep tank parameters organized, and maintain a complete livestock history. Log this fish on Reef Trak.