Size
This fish normally attain a height of 8 inches in its first year and 20 inches in its third year. They will be about 24 inches long when they achieve sexual maturity, which will happen between the ages of 5 and 6. The fish can grow up to 4 feet 5 inches in length.
Physical Appearance
Three black, slanting bands are typically found on the brown bodies of young Chinese high-fin banded sharks. Adult males can be identified from adult females during breeding season by their crimson colouring. Adult females have a broad, vertical reddish patch along their bodies and are dark purple in colour. Young Chinese high-fin banded sharks have a high, triangular dorsal finnage that reaches all the way to the back of the anal fin. Since they lack the very high dorsal fin and have an elongated form, adults have a much less striking appearance. The broad, plump lips have tiny, barbless papillae.
Habitat
Sharks with Chinese high-fin bands are indigenous to China’s Yangtze River region. To spawn, they move into shallow, fast-flowing headwaters, but otherwise spend their time in the major river sections. It’s possible that the inhabitants of the Yangtze River tributary Min River was wiped out.
Keeping as Pet
Tank Size
A tank of at least 55 gallons must be ready to house a young Chinese high-fin banded shark. Since the fish like to school, 300–400 gallons are required to maintain a healthy population.
Water Conditions
Because it has different tank requirements than other freshwater fish, the Chinese Sailfin Sucker is one of the hardest species to manage in an aquarium.
For instance, this fish loves water temperatures between 55 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit rather than warm water, and the tank water should have a pH of 6.8 to 7.5 and a hardness level of 4 to 20 dGH.
Diet & Feeding Schedule
The Chinese high-fin banded shark lives off of an omnivorous diet that includes a lot of plant stuff in the environment. They’ll keep your tank clean by removing algae off the rocks. Vegetables like broccoli and peas are acceptable to serve seldom.
Insects, mollusks, and crustaceans are also common prey items for wild banded sharks. Live and frozen foods including daphnia, bloodworms, annelid earthworms, and artemia are good sources of protein. Purchase premium flakes and pellets for omnivores that can sink to the bottom. Give the fish food once or twice daily.
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