Brazilian Jahu Catfish (Zungaro jahu)

From The Aquarium Wiki
Revision as of 02:44, 13 December 2017 by PsiPro (talk | contribs)
(diff) ← Older revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)
Jump to: navigation, search

Brazilian Jahu Catfish

No Image.png
Brazilian Jahu Catfish

Zungaro jahu

1325 Litres (350 US G.)

120-140 cm (47.2-55.1")

sg

Freshwater

pH

6.5 - 7.5

22 -28 °C (71.6-82.4°F)

5-8 °d

1:1 M:F

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Other (See article)

10-14 years

Family

Pimelodidae





Additional names

Brazilian Jahu Catfish, Jau Catfish, Jau

Additional scientific names

Paulicea jahu


Tank compatibility[edit]

A very large catfish that will eat anything small enough to fit into its mouth. Should be kept only with fish of similar size or larger. They are also a very aggressive species and will attack other tank mates and in majority cases kill them. They have been known to bully and kill other tank mates many times their own size. Other tank mates are highly not recommended and discouraged or should be done so with caution.


Diet[edit]

These large predatory catfish are carnivorous. They feed on worms, insects, and other fish. They are scavengers like 90% of catfishes and will readily take sinking pellets, worms, insects, live feeders, shrimp, and/or bite size cut fillets. They are not picky eaters.


Feeding regime[edit]

In the wild they hunt/feed through out the day. However, majority of their hunting/feeding is done during the night time.


Environment specifics[edit]

They are require a few good hiding places in driftwood.


Behaviour[edit]

They are extremely aggressive. They are most active during the night time and are loungers during the day. Though aggressive they have a unique personality.


Identification[edit]

A very large chunky catfish with a broad mouth. Olive/yellow in colour with a paler belly and brown fins, with long barbels. Can be mistaken for Zungaro zungaro.

Pictures[edit]

External links[edit]