Translucent Short Body Iridescent Shark (Pangasianodon hypophthalmus) Koi Also known as the Albino

Also known as the Albino Heckelii Geophagus

the climbing perch

Longer tanks with open swimming space are more important than height for this species

Oxygen: Moderate to high dissolved oxygen preferred

Translucent Short Body Iridescent Shark (Pangasianodon hypophthalmus) Koi Also known as the AlbinoThe translucent body creates a purplish tone that make them very unique and attractive. I'm not sure of the genetic term for this variant but it is truly amazing to see. The Iridescent Shark is also known as the Pangasius Catfish, the Sutchi Catfish and the Striped Catfish. There is also an albino iridescent shark. As you may have guessed from some of the other common names, this really isn't a shark, it's a catfish. They originate from Asia and this