Hemibagrus wyckioides

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Asian Redtailed Catfish
Asian Redtailed Catfish
Species Hemibagrus wyckioides
Difficulty Challenging
Min. Tank Size 1,703.435 liters
1,703,435.301 mL

450 US Gallons (1703.4L)

Size 101.6 cm

35-40 " (88.9-101.6cm)

pH 6.0 - 7.6
Temp. 292.039 K
18.889 °C
525.67 °R

302.039 K
28.889 °C
543.67 °R
66 -84 °F (18.9-28.9°C)

Water Hardness

6-16

Stocking Ratio 1:1 M:F
Availability Rare
Diet

Carnivore
Live Foods

Life Span

15-25 years


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[edit] Alternative names

Asian Redtailed Catfish

[edit] Sexing

Males possess a genital papilla just before the anal fin.

[edit] Tank compatibility

Must be kept one to an enormous tank with NO tankmates. It will eat fish smaller than itself, and fish larger may have chunks bitten out of it. Best of public aquaria only.

[edit] Diet

Will generally eat anything that will fit in it's mouth. Feed with meaty foods such as fish and shrimp.

[edit] Feeding regime

It should only be fed once every two to four days once over 12" long.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Must have a very large tank with bogwood and rock decor. Any heaters and filters must be kept in protective casing as this fish is capable of biting through a heater.

[edit] Behaviour

Highly aggressive predatory catfish, is even said to be one of the most aggressive freshwater fish in the world!

[edit] Identification

An elongated large catfish with broad flat head and large mouth the caudal fin is whole or partially red-coloured. The body is grey with a pale belly.

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Facts about Hemibagrus wyckioides
Availability Rare
Common name Asian Redtailed Catfish
Diet Carnivore  +
Difficulty Challenging
Family Bagridae  +
Foods Live Food  +
Maximum Size 40 in (101.6 cm)  +
Maximum age 25  +
Maximum hardness 16  +
Maximum pH 7.6  +
Maximum temperature 302.039 K (28.889 °C, 84 °F, 543.67 °R)  +
Minimum Tank Size 450 US Gallon (1,703.435 liters, 1,703,435.301 mL)  +
Minimum hardness 6  +
Minimum pH 6  +
Minimum temperature 292.039 K (18.889 °C, 66 °F, 525.67 °R)  +
Scientific name Hemibagrus wyckioides
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