High Fin Banded Shark / Loach

High Fin Banded Shark / Loach (Myxocyprinus asiaticus)

The High Fin Banded Shark, sometimes called the High Fin Loach, is a striking freshwater fish native to rivers in China. Recognized for its tall dorsal fin and bold black-and-silver banding, this species is popular in large aquariums. Despite the name “shark,” it is actually a member of the carp family, not a true shark.

Care Level: Moderate to Difficult

Temperament: Peaceful (but grows large and active)

Diet: Omnivore

Origin: China

Adult Size: 12–16 inches (can grow larger in the wild)

Temperature: 68–75°F

pH: 6.5–7.5

Minimum Tank Size: 125 gallons

High Fin Banded Sharks are schooling fish when young but can become semi-territorial as they grow. They need very large aquariums with open swimming space and hiding spots using rocks, caves, or driftwood.

They feed on high-quality pellets, flakes, and fresh or frozen foods like bloodworms, shrimp, and vegetables. A varied diet helps maintain their bold coloration and overall health.

Important Note: This species grows quickly and requires a very large tank; it is not suitable for small aquariums.

Assortment includes a mix of colors and patterns; Exact colors and markings will vary; Stock photo used; fish received may differ. 

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Domestic shipping only! Sorry, we cannot ship to anyone in Hawaii & Washington State.

We ship on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday via USPS Priority Mail. Once we get your order, we will ship it within 1 to 5 business days. For the safety of the animals, we do not ship aquatic life on Thursday and Friday. We do not want live aquatic animals sitting in USPS warehouse over the weekend. Thank you for your understanding.

Any orders placed before 12:00 PM on Tuesday will be shipped out that same week. orders placed after 12:00 PM on Tuesday will now be processed the following week

Male/Female: Will be picked at random (no custom orders)

Note: color may be slightly off from photo.

We placed a penny at the corner of the tank so you can have an idea of the size of the fish.

Guaranteed to arrive alive you have one hour of delivery to report any death. You must take a picture while the fish is dead in the bag before it’s opened.

Fish’s color might be off first 3 days due to shipping and stressed fish.

we do not refund shipping costs