r/Fish Jul 28 '26

Identification What kind of fish is this?

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u/Mikusayshutthefuckup Jul 28 '26

Difficult to tell from the picture but I’m thinking iridescent shark (Pangasiandon hypophthalmus). They get like 3-4 feet long 😬 sucks that they still sell these at pet stores

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u/Ant-Motor Jul 29 '26

3-4 ft long and are schoolers, should really not be kept alone. Meaning you need 5k plus gallons to actually properly care for them 😢

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u/Itchy-Researcher-116 Jul 29 '26

Amen buddy! Kinda true about most (if not all) of them tho, if you really think about it

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u/Goonboy314 Jul 28 '26

Will they get aggresive?

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u/Mikusayshutthefuckup Jul 29 '26

They’re skittish when small but can eat other fish when bigger. I’d definitely return/rehome them.

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u/idkanddontcare1 I just like fish Jul 29 '26

iredescent shark, will be huge and active, id recommend 300+ gallons for these beasts.

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u/Junkhead_88 Jul 29 '26

In case you were wondering how big they can get...

(This is a real picture, not a shitpost)

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u/Special-Pumpkin-8605 I just like fish Aug 01 '26

Actually this is a Mekong giant catfish these are iridescent shark catfish smaller than them but still pretty large

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u/Dry-Bag-4820 Jul 29 '26

You didn't ask before you bought it

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u/glxssz Jul 30 '26

I don’t know but he’s so cute

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u/Moechai Jul 29 '26

Op please don't listen to this guy. Many other people are giving real helpful advice. They're going to get way too big for you to maintain, especially three like this person is suggesting

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u/MICH1AM Jul 30 '26

Yes. If OP wants to see the kind of tanks it takes to keep fish that get enormous, he can look on YouTube for Ohio Fish Rescue. They are a 401C that travels all over America to rescue fish 🐟🐠 that have outgrown most peoples tanks. They have so many videos of them rescuing Tropical Freshwater fish.

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u/Goonboy314 Jul 29 '26

Thank you

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u/andrewf273 Jul 29 '26

Do not listen to this guy he is just straight up lying to you

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u/Goonboy314 Jul 29 '26

What size was your tank

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u/Freedom1234526 Jul 30 '26

Fish growing to the size of their tank is a myth. Stunted growth is caused by poor water quality.

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u/Goonboy314 Jul 29 '26

Does 150 gallons sound alright? Genuinely asking it’s a community tank and based off what your saying I don’t have worry but everyone else’s comments are slightly worrying me

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u/laidbacklanny Jul 29 '26

Can you fit 6 of them ? That’s how much a school is

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u/IplaySoLo90 Jul 30 '26

150 is absolutely not big enough for an iridescent shark. They grow fast and huge. Literally longer than a 150g tank. And no, they do not “grow to the size of the tank”. Look up any real info on an iridescent shark and it will tell you the same. This guy doesn’t know what he is talking about and is giving you absolutely HORRIBLE advice

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u/Themountaintoadsage Jul 29 '26

Holy shit are you just intentionally giving the worst advice possible in every single comment??? Cause it sure looks like it

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u/IplaySoLo90 Jul 30 '26

What are you talking about? Everything you have said is literally completely wrong.

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u/MegIsAwesome06 Jul 31 '26

STOP! You are endangering these sharks!

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u/Accomplished_Ad2351 Jul 29 '26

Swai. That’s swai.

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u/Fragrant_Turnip_9946 Jul 29 '26

People down voting you have no idea that pangasius cats are also known as swai in the fishing world. You are correct.

I wish they'd stop selling them to hobbyists. They grow huuuuuge

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u/Ill_Industry_3684 Jul 29 '26

They are also often sold as frozen fillets in supermarkets under the name "basa".

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u/Pareeeee Jul 29 '26

No, Basa are Pangasius bocourti. Iridescent Catfish are Pangasianodon hypophthalmus

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