{"product_id":"saltwater-columbian-shark","title":"(Saltwater) Columbian Shark","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\" data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eApproximate purchase size 2\"-4\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eColombian Shark\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\" data-path-to-node=\"2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGrows:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Up to 18 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2,1,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\" data-path-to-node=\"2,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLife Span:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e 10-15 years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2,2,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\" data-path-to-node=\"2,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Generally peaceful but can be predatory toward smaller fish as it matures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2,3,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\" data-path-to-node=\"2,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEase of Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Moderately difficult; requires stable water conditions and a powerful filtration system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2,4,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\" data-path-to-node=\"2,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWater Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Brackish to marine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2,5,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\" data-path-to-node=\"2,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBest Tank Mates:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Scats,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Monos,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Archerfish,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e and other similar-sized,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e active species\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe Colombian Shark (Ariopsis seemanni),\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e often referred to as the Black Fin Shark or Tete Sea Catfish,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e is a captivating catfish species native to the Pacific coast of Central and South America.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e These fish start their lives in freshwater but must transition to brackish and,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e eventually,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e full marine water as they mature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Their name comes from their distinct shark-like appearance,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e which,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e combined with their active swimming,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e makes them a popular and dramatic addition to larger aquariums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e As a predatory species,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e they should be kept with other fish that are too large to be considered prey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\" data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSpecial Care Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Providing the correct salinity gradient is crucial for their health; they cannot survive long-term in pure freshwater.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Regular water changes and a strong filter are essential to maintain the high-quality water conditions they require.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e They are active swimmers and need plenty of open space,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e so a minimum 75-gallon tank is recommended for a single juvenile,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e with significant upgrades needed as they grow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aquatics Galore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45944150097999,"sku":null,"price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6675\/6943\/files\/8cb3a34f-9392-4418-b603-ce0e62446f00.jpg?v=1782655282","url":"https:\/\/415fa3-2.myshopify.com\/products\/saltwater-columbian-shark","provider":"Aquatics Galore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}