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Clarias batrachus

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Clarias Catfish
Walking Catfish
Species Clarias batrachus
Family Clariidae
Difficulty Moderate
Min. Tank Size 378.541 liters
378,541.178 mL

100 US Gallons (378.5L)

Size 60.96 cm

18-24 " (45.7-61cm)

sg Freshwater
pH 5.6 - 8.0
Temp. 293.15 K
68 °F
527.67 °R

299.15 K
78.8 °F
538.47 °R
20 -26 °C (68-78.8°F)

Water Hardness

8-20 °d

Stocking Ratio 1:1 M:F
Availability Uncommon
Diet

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods
Other (See article)

Life Span

5-25 years

Habitat

Asia

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[edit] Alternative names

Common Walking Catfish, Walking Catfish, Clarias Catfish

[edit] Sexing

Mature males have spots along the anal fin.

[edit] Tank compatibility

Keep with large robust fish, anything smaller will be eaten. Suitable tank mates include large Cyprinids, such as the Bala Shark or Tinfoil Barb, or Central American Cichlids (not African).

[edit] Diet

Complete omnivore. Will devour anything including small fish, plant matter, pellet and flake foods, frozen/live bloodworm and brine shrimp.

[edit] Feeding regime

Twice a day.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Large spacious tank with deep-rooted plants and places to hide, clay pipes are welcome decor as hideaways.

[edit] Behaviour

This fish can survive for long periods out of water, hence it's name. They grow fast and will gorge themselves on any foods offered.

[edit] Identification

A large fish with long dorsal and anal fins with a rounded caudal fin. Strong pectoral fins, which are used to help it "walk" when it's out of water. They come in several colours including the an olive/green brown, a piebald spotted and a naturally occurring albino.

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