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Clarias batrachus
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| Clarias Catfish | |
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| 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 |
| Water Hardness |
8-20 °d |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet |
Omnivore
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| Life Span |
5-25 years |
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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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