Southwestroyalty Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 Anyone kept these? Whats availability like? Came across one roughly 17cm for $550 just after a bit of feed back as from what ive read theyre are a tankbuster to say the least Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishdance Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 (edited) I bought some very cute babies from a guy breeding these in QLD last month. His broodstock are very big so yes they are definitely a tank buster. One of the few legal exotics available in QLD and NSW. I've got the guys phone number so PM me if interested. Edited May 12, 2016 by fishdance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusi_costa Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 Hi fishdance, I m looking these kinds of small fish in sydney. We called them catfish and i couldn't seach them using that name here. Can you pls pin his number or where can i buy them? Sent from my GT-N7105 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusi_costa Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 Sorry i forgot to attached pics Sent from my GT-N7105 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishdance Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 PM sent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjmowens Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 Yeah they don't stay too small!! They get very large in length but also in girth. Extremely powerful fish and very very skittish. Oh yeah eat like tanks but nothing compared to rtc. Really these need to be kept in tanks with a large footprint even at a young age as stunting can occur. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishdance Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 Mine are about 30cm and very gentle natured. Interested in everything - both inside and outside the tank. Don't seem to be skittish at all but perhaps schooling is the key. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishdance Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 Update. These fish are around 50-60 cm now. I have 12 of them and one seems to be a short body. They are very active, swim at all levels of the tank alone and in schools, it's obvious why people call them irridescent sharks as they have a magical shimmer and cut through the water sleek and gracefully. Currently in a 4m tank but I'm building a bigger one. Hoping to get them to 1.5m sizes eventually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benno Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 That’s awesome. Would love to see pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 An amazing fish if kept correctly. Fantastic growth out of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian T Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 Anyone selling ID Sharks around the Sydney area. I am interested in getting some. Thanks, Ian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishkeeper Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 Hello fishdance do you know where abouts the iridescent breeders are now and if you do can you please let me know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishdance Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 (edited) Haven't seen any around for a while. Mine are 120cm + now. Almost full size. Very gentle natured placid fish that arent territorial and don't eat smaller fish so great for a peaceful big tank They don't spook when big enough to gain confidence, especially in groups. Very flighty in glass tanks too small though. I have an albino one bought blind unknowingly but she hand feeds easily. I slap the water to call her over. Tickle her chin and she opens her mouth wide to gulp down pellets and peas. These are not to be confused with paroon / sangwongesi which have a high pointy dorsal fin, very predatory and reach 3m size. I've seen some paroons overseas in public aquarium close up. A 3m fish is very intimidating. Edited July 15, 2023 by fishdance 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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