{"product_id":"untitled-aug4_18-34-50","title":"High-Fin Banded Shark (Myxocyprinus asiaticus)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe High-Fin Banded Shark is one of those fish that immediately stands out. Juveniles have bold black-and-white bands and an oversized dorsal fin that gives them a really unique look. As they grow, their body shape and coloration change quite a bit, making them an interesting fish to raise over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDespite the name, they aren’t actually sharks. They’re peaceful, bottom-oriented fish that spend much of their time cruising around rocks and substrate looking for food. They do get \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003every large\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, so this is definitely a fish to plan ahead for.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy people love High-Fin Banded Sharks:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Incredible black-and-white juvenile pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Huge sail-like dorsal fin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Peaceful temperament\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Unique fish that changes appearance as it matures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Great for very large aquariums and indoor or outdoor pond setups\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Constantly exploring and grazing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Info:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMyxocyprinus asiaticus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e High-Fin Banded Shark, Chinese High-Fin Banded Shark, Chinese Sailfin Sucker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Peaceful\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Can exceed 3 feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Very large aquarium or pond as an adult\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 60–75°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6.5–8.0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Omnivore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Intermediate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-Fin Banded Sharks need plenty of swimming space and clean, highly oxygenated water. They are a cooler-water species and should not be treated like a typical tropical community fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJuveniles can be kept in large aquariums, but these fish grow substantially and will eventually need an extremely large setup or pond. Rocks, smooth substrate, and good water movement help create an environment where they can graze and explore naturally.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeed a quality sinking pellet or wafer along with algae-based foods, vegetables, and occasional frozen foods. They naturally spend a lot of time grazing along the bottom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping Info:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe ship fish on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonday and Tuesday\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e so they arrive quickly and safely. 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