Neoarius leptaspis

Alternative names

 * Salmon Catfish, ,

Sexing

 * It is not possible to sex this fish visually and there have been no reports of captive breeding.

Tank compatibility

 * Appreciates company of it's own kind and is generally peaceful. Can pose a threat to smaller fish.

Diet

 * Will accept most foods including sinking pellet, flake and wafers as well as blanched vegetables and live/frozen food such as bloodworm and brine shrimp.

Feeding regime

 * Feed once or twice a day.

Environment Specifics

 * Must have an exceptionally large and spacious tank with excellent filtration. Appreciates brackish water over freshwater.

Behaviour

 * A generally peaceful active shoaling fish.

Identification

 * An elongate and slender fish with a sharply forked caudal and a shark-like swimming pattern. Is is deep grey-silver in colour with several sets of barbels.