{"product_id":"silver-shark","title":"Silver Shark","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSilver Shark - A Fast-Growing Schooling Fish for a Serious Tank Commitment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Silver Shark (Bala-type) is a sleek, torpedo-shaped fish with bright silver flanks and black-edged fins, well known for its energetic, fast-moving schooling behaviour. Watching a group move together through open water is one of the more impressive sights in a large freshwater aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note this species grows quickly and can reach 30 cm or more at full maturity, so it is only suitable for keepers able to provide a genuinely large, long-term aquarium of at least 300 litres, housed in a group of 4-6 with a tight-fitting lid as it is a capable jumper. Kept alone or in cramped conditions it becomes skittish and stressed, so plan for its adult size and schooling needs before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt N8 Aquatics, our fish are carefully raised and conditioned to ensure healthy stock suited to home aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eSpecies Snapshot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize Sold:\u003c\/strong\u003e Juvenile, 4-6 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can reach 30 cm+ at maturity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 300 L minimum, kept in a group of 4-6, tight-fitting lid required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful, active schooling fish when kept in appropriate numbers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22-26°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5-7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy to Moderate (mainly due to its large adult size and tank requirements)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eIdeal Habitat and Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlan for a minimum 300 L aquarium housing a group of 4-6, with a tight-fitting lid essential as this species is a strong jumper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22-26°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5-7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Flow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Regular water changes, particularly as bioload increases with size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eDiet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn omnivorous diet with vegetable matter keeps this active schooling fish in good health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlake or pellet as a staple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVegetable matter for variety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOccasional frozen or live food\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest suited to other large, robust community fish in a tank sized for its adult growth and schooling needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable tankmates include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther large, robust community fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarger barbs and gourami\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSturdy catfish species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid aggressive or fin-nipping species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eWhy Buy From N8 Aquatics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarefully raised aquarium fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealthy, well-conditioned stock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong genetics and vibrant colouration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreeder support if you have questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003ePickup Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eN8 Aquatics currently operates as a local pickup-only breeder in Central Queensland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrders are collected by appointment after purchase confirmation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease ensure you are able to collect your fish before placing an order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eImportant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll livestock sold by N8 Aquatics should be introduced to fully cycled aquariums suitable for the species being kept.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease ensure your aquarium setup and tankmates are appropriate before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"N8 Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"5cm","offer_id":47863557128297,"sku":"PISCES-30015","price":11.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"7cm","offer_id":47863557161065,"sku":"PISCES-30031","price":17.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/9520\/1897\/files\/7cm_Silver_Shark_d3ad2b59-fa31-4f4f-a048-219e771d1fcc.jpg?v=1785898005","url":"https:\/\/n8aquatics.com\/products\/silver-shark","provider":"N8 Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}