Description
Silver sharks hail from the rivers of Borneo and Sumatra in Southeast Asia and grow to around 35cm in length, a fact worth bearing in mind before purchase, as shop specimens are often juveniles a fraction of their adult size. Their bright, mirror-like flanks and bold black-edged fins give them a genuinely striking presence that commands attention in any large aquarium.
Special requirements: Silver sharks are a shoaling species and should be kept in groups of five or more; solitary individuals become skittish and stressed. They grow large and are active, open-water swimmers that need a very spacious tank, think 200cm-plus for a full-grown group. They are also accomplished jumpers, so a tight-fitting, secure lid is essential.
Diet: Silver sharks are omnivores. At Wirral Aquatics we feed ours EBO Pro Soft Artemia, insect meal and seafood. They also enjoy live food such as daphnia and brine shrimp.
Tank compatibility & care
Compatible tank mates
Hand-picked from the species we stock
Ordering livestock
We strive to ensure that we honour all orders placed online. However, we are a small, busy shop and tracking livestock inventory can be challenging. If we are unable to fulfil your order, we will contact you as soon as possible to discuss options so that you can decide how you would like to proceed.
If livestock are appearing out of stock on our website, it does not necessarily mean that they are not available in store. If there is something that you are looking for, please contact us and we will be happy to discuss what is possible.
If you would like to view footage of the particular fish that you are looking to purchase, please contact us and we will send footage as per your request.