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 °R66 -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

[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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[edit] External links

• Fishbase
• Planet Catfish
• Seriously Fish