Shark Black Shark
Black Shark - Pet Essentials Warehouse
Shark Black Shark
Black Shark - Pet Essentials Warehouse

Black Shark

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Live Fish

Size: 1 x

Pickup available at 28 Wellesley Road Napier South

Usually ready in 4 hours

Shipping & Returns

All goods are shipped using NZPost or Post Haste services with signature required option by default.

We cannot guarantee the overnight services, this is a service that we pay for; but is not guaranteed.

We do not offer refunds for change of mind, any returns needs to be organised with our team first prior to sending back.

If shipments are delayed by the carrier, we may not offer any reimbursement, New Zealand Post (NZPost) should be contacted directly.

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FREE Delivery & Rural Charges Policy

The minimum spend for free delivery on dry goods cannot be combined with frozen goods.

Where you have not met the minimum spend for free delivery, our team may contact you for freight payment.

Rural (RD) addresses require additional charges. To avoid delays if your address is rural, please select the Rural shipping option.

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Size

The Black Shark, also known as the Black Sharkminnow, is a large, powerful freshwater fish recognised for its deep black coloration and shark-like body shape. Juveniles are often sold small but grow into imposing adults that require significant space and careful tank planning.

Physical Characteristics:

  • Adult Size: 60–90 cm (can exceed this in very large systems)

  • Body Shape: Long, muscular, shark-like profile

  • Colouration: Solid jet black body and fins

  • Sexual Dimorphism: Minimal; difficult to distinguish

  • Lifespan: 10–15 years

Behaviour & Temperament:

  • Temperament: Aggressive

  • Swimming Level: Bottom to mid levels

  • Territorial Behaviour: Extremely strong

  • Social Behaviour: Must be kept singly

Black Sharks will aggressively defend territory and will attack or harass most tank mates if space is insufficient.

Aquarium Requirements:

  • Minimum Tank Size: 400+ litres (adult requirement)

  • Juvenile Holding Tank: Short-term only

  • Water Temperature: 22–28°C

  • pH Range: 6.0–7.5

  • Water Hardness: 5–15 dGH

  • Water Flow: Moderate to strong

  • Substrate: Sand or smooth gravel

  • Aquascape: Large rocks, driftwood, caves, open swimming zones

  • Tank Cover: Essential

Feeding:

Black Sharks are omnivorous with a strong appetite:

  • Large sinking pellets

  • Algae wafers

  • Blanched vegetables (zucchini, spinach, peas)

  • Frozen foods (prawns, mussels, bloodworms)

Feed once daily. Avoid overfeeding due to rapid growth and waste production.

Compatibility:

Suitable Tank Mates:

  • Large cichlids

  • Arowanas

  • Giant gouramis

  • Large catfish

Avoid Housing With:

  • Community fish

  • Other sharks or loaches

  • Bottom dwellers

  • Slow or timid species

Breeding:

  • Breeding in Captivity: Not achieved

  • Commercial Breeding: Not established

  • Notes: Not a home-breeding species

Special Considerations:

  • Grows extremely large

  • Not suitable for standard home aquariums

  • Aggression increases with age

  • Long-term commitment required

  • Best suited to public aquaria or very large private systems

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