Is the Parron Shark/Catfish really from Africa? I haven't looked it up,but I would have bet that they were from SE Asia. I've only owned one specimen. Had it in 2005 and for the life of me I can't remember what ever happened to it. I remember that I enjoyed owning it ,and that it was small. Maybe only 2-3" long. Seems like it didn't make it after a run in with a parasitic infestation.