Taiwan - Wild Caught Taiwanese Masheer

[exoticaquaria]

Just found some pics of wild caught taiwan masheers to share. They are usually caught in shallow, fast flowing rivers in Taiwan. Similar to Tor Putitora caught in India. I was told the Taiwan masheers grow to around 60cm in size.

 

[hondas3000]

it looks much better then those pink salmon we caught here Mike. At least these we can put in our tank .

 

[bonsai dave]

What a beautiful fish.

 

[exoticaquaria]

Yea I would have a pond of these guys if I lived in Taiwan. They are pretty fun to keep. Best part is how active they are. Constantly swimming against my koralias.

 

[Diablored]

Question is how do they taste?

 

[exoticaquaria]

Question is how do they taste?

LOL never tried.

 

[JayP]

I love theses guys Mike

 

[Ansieh]

very beautiful fish! What are their diets?

 

[exoticaquaria]

Thanks guys!

Not too sure on what their exact diet is in the wild but judging from the above fishing pictures, I would think they are omnivores. Probably small fish and vegetable matter.

I feed mine sinking pellets.