The Apollo Shark is known by several Latin names including Luciosoma pellegrini, L. setigerum, and L. spilopleure. It is a sleek silver fish, and in the wild, hunts for insects at the surface of the water.
The Apollo Shark is a very active schooling fish that is suitable for the mature community aquarium. This sleek shark is more passive than either Black Sharks or Red Tail Sharks. The Apollo Shark requires an established planted aquarium with plenty of free-swimming space available. A hood on the aquarium is also recommended, as it is an accomplished jumper.
Unfortunately, the breeding habits of the Apollo Shark have not been documented.
An omnivore, the Apollo Shark is not a particularly finicky eater. Ideal foods should consist of high quality flake food, freeze-dried bloodworms or tubifex, and pelleted foods, as well as vegetable-based foods.
Ideal tank mates include: Barbs, Gouramis, Rainbowfish, South American Cichlids, Loaches, Plecos and Scavenger Catfish of similar size.
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Name: Apollo Shark (Luciosoma pellegrini, Luciosoma setigerum)
Family: Cyprinidae Range: Asia Size: Up to 8 inches Diet: Omnivore Tank Set-up: Freshwater: Plants, rocks, driftwood Tank Conditions: 68-77°F; pH 6.0-6.5; dH 5-8 Minimum Tank Capacity: 40 gallons Light: Medium Temperament: Peaceful Swimming Level: No specific level Care Level: Moderate Reproduction: Egg Layer |
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