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They have a single row of pharyngeal teeth that have comb-like arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough adulthood, Chinese high-fin banded sharks become darker in appearance. The characteristic pale bands found in young specimens disappear at a length of 30–36 cm (12–14 in), and the species has been referred to as an \"ugly duckling in reverse\". The growth is fast; it typically reaches a length of about 20 cm (8 in) in its first year and 50 cm (1 ft 8 in) by an age of three. Sexual maturity is reached when five to six years old and at least 60 cm (2 ft) long. 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Avoid sharp decor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1822\" data-start=\"1819\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1842\" data-start=\"1824\" data-section-id=\"swpufs\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1842\" data-start=\"1828\"\u003eTank Mates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1928\" data-start=\"1844\"\u003eGenerally peaceful and compatible with other non-aggressive species of similar size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2094\" data-start=\"1930\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2042\" data-start=\"1930\" data-section-id=\"1o8j5dw\"\u003eSuitable: Large peaceful fish such as goldfish (cool water setups), larger barbs, or other temperate species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2094\" data-start=\"2043\" data-section-id=\"110vlq3\"\u003eAvoid: Aggressive fish or very small tank mates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2163\" data-start=\"2096\"\u003eBest kept in environments that match its cooler water requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2168\" data-start=\"2165\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2185\" data-start=\"2170\" data-section-id=\"3l32ru\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2185\" data-start=\"2174\"\u003eSummary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2453\" data-start=\"2187\"\u003eThe Shortbody Chinese High Fin Loach is a rare and visually striking fish that combines unusual body shape with graceful movement and peaceful behavior. 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