Care
Silver Sharks can attain a very large size. An aquarium that is a minimum of 4ft in length is suitable for small juveniles, but before long they will require a tank at least 6" x 2" x 2" " and ideally, much, much larger. Silver Sharks are a timid, peaceful, shoaling species that should be maintained in groups of 6 or more in an appropriately sized aquarium. The aquarium itself should be sited in a quiet location where it does not receive a large amount of foot traffic going past all the time. These are very skittish fish that are easily startled, so they must be provided with many shady hiding spots within the aquarium and some very tight fitting coverslides to prevent them from accidentally jumping out. Decor must be chosen with care as anything sharp can cause them injury whenever they decide to make a dash for cover. When cleaning the aquarium, much care must be taken to ensure that the fish do not become too startled. The Silver Shark aquarium must be well-filtered and well-aerated. These fish originated from tropical rivers and streams with a good amount of current, so a decent flow rate should be provided. Excellent water quality must be maintained at all times. The aquarium should be planted at the sides and back, leaving a large open swimming area in the centre. These fish should not be housed with any aggressive species. Silver Sharks are said to be endangered in the wild, and are even extinct in many former habitats such as Sumatra and Kalimantan. All Silver Sharks seen today in the trade are captive-bred. Silver Sharks " think before you buy!
Feeding
Flake, green flake, slow-sinking pellets, frozen foods such as mosquito larvae, brineshrimp, Mysis shrimp. Larger specimens will eat krill, chopped prawns and cockles, small river shrimp etc.
Breeding
Unlikely to occur in the home aquarium.
