Neptune’s rating:
51- AffordabilityExpensive
- Aggression LevelVery Peaceful
- Breeding AggressionHighly Aggressive
- DifficultyModerate
- HardinessResilient
- Length15.0 - 25.0 cm
- Liters per Fish60 L
- Maintenance LevelHigh Maintenance
- pH6.0 - 8.0
- PopularityModerate
- RarityUncommon
- Minimum School Size4
- Tank HabitatBottom Dweller
- Temperature22.0 - 27.0 °C
- Territorial BehaviourHighly Territorial
Please note: These values are based on the average of various confirmed sources.
More about Colombian shark catfish
The Colombian shark catfish, also known as Ariopsis seemanni, is a species of catfish native to the freshwater and brackish environments of Central and South America, particularly from Colombia. This fish showcases a silver-grey body with a sleek, shark-like appearance, featuring a forked tail and prominent barbels near its mouth. Despite its name and appearance, it is relatively peaceful and can grow to a sizable length in captivity. In the aquarium hobby, it is moderately well-known and kept by enthusiasts who appreciate its striking appearance and unique behavior, although its requirement for progressively brackier water as it matures can pose a challenge to maintain.