anybody keep chinese hi fin sharks myxocyprinus asiaticus?

[messiner]

i got one at 4in for 14 bucks at the lfs. . really cool lookin and i wanted to know more about them. i know they grow slow and can live for like 25yrs. they can take flakes and worms? what do you guys give yours?

 

[messiner]

 

[sohfatfish]

I havent reared them before, but heard they die off quite easily when transfered from one tank to another.

 

[PhullTank57]

I kept a couple before, were eating algea wafers, flakes, and pellets. Think they prefer colder waters??... unfortunately, my ATF gutted 'em in the stomach and died. Very active fish, would look very nice in a school! I may pick some up later on in the near future. GL with yours.

 

[Sescil]

They prefer cold water. If you try to keep them with your tropical fish they will die quickly.

 

[messiner]

thats all, come on now

 

[M|L]

I've had a couple of them but for some reason I just can't keep them alive.

They used to be very expensive back in the days I heard.

Gets very big, but grows EXTREMELY slow. I think less than 2" per year.

 

[rayman45]

i was gunna get some for my 180.. tanks for the info

 

[redtailfool]

Havent had the chance to keep them but ive been wanting one since i saw it in Axelrods book Tankbusters. Its a cyprinid, same water conditions as goldfish and koi. Its omnivorous.... very active and i dont think matching it with tropical water fish would be the best setup for it.

 

[fishfin]

I just got one too,but paid $40ca