Chinese High fin banded shark

[duanes]

I also agree they need temps much the same as goldfish. They come from all over China, and most of their range is not tropical.
And as they grow they tend to lose the banded coloration, and are similar to the common carp when mature.

 

[kendragon]

They do great in San Diego koi ponds. Never seen them eat pellets except for constant grazing of algae.

 

[thebiggerthebetter]

How big have you seen them grow there, Ken?

 

[kendragon]

How big have you seen them grow there, Ken?

I believe Wes imported monster ones years ago.
Below are pics of one in a pond in San Diego. Raised from 2"...now 24".

 

[Hendre]

they look cool, might try them one day...

 

[thebiggerthebetter]

Thanks so much. Might you know by chance how long it has taken from 2" to 24"?

 

[kendragon]

Thanks so much. Might you know by chance how long it has taken from 2" to 24"?

This one is ten years.