Can Anyone Id This Fish?

[robah]

Hi Just wondered if anyong can ID this fish, any info would be appreciated

Thanks

 

[CFC]

Pangasius hypophthalmus, commonly known as a Irredecent shark. Grows to nearly 4 feet and requires a tank of around 1000 gallons.

 

[robah]

Pangasius hypophthalmus, commonly known as a Irredecent shark. Grows to nearly 4 feet and requires a tank of around 1000 gallons.

You sure?? O my god, what do i do now.....

 

[prankster705]

Poor you, get it back to the fish shop, unles you have the time space and money for it. It's just sad that they sell em at the size of 10 cm.

 

[WILDER]

Ask if the lfs to take it back, and tell them to put a sign on the tank, stating the fish requirements.

 

[robah]

Ask if the lfs to take it back, and tell them to put a sign on the tank, stating the fish requirements.

Well to be honest, a work mate just gave them to me ..... he couldn't care for them anymore, hmmm
ponders deeply ....

 

[WILDER]

How many has he given you?

 

[CluelessScot]

Wow... The Aquatics Club has two of them in a 100 Gallon tank

 

[prankster705]

Give them back to him, as you didn't know what they are, and he fooled you. Or you can always try to rehome them.

 

[robah]

Give them back to him, as you didn't know what they are, and he fooled you. Or you can always try to rehome them.

Ok he gave me two of them, i'm guessing but they were in a 30 (ish) gallon tank. Mines 75Gal. He didn't fool me, but i think he was probably fooled in the first place....

I think my best bet would be to find them a new (much bigger) home. Any ideas?

 

[grumpymole]

maybe the rspca or your lfs

 

[CluelessScot]

Go to your lfs and explain whats happened and they will more than likly take them off your hands

 

[WILDER]

Or the lfs might let you put an advertisement up in the shop.

 

[The-Wolf]

I suggest that you contact your nearest public aquarium or Zoo and ask them to take the fish off your hands.

 

[robah]

Go to your lfs and explain whats happened and they will more than likly take them off your hands

Kev

I think thats a good idea. Poor little mites.

Kev I think thats a good idea. Poor little mites.

Yep, now i know what they are and afetr doing some quick internet reading they def need a bigger home.

I had no idea, and from what i read there really is a big proble with LFS selling these fish to beginners without any warning. Terrible!