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Hemibagrus wyckioides 'Asian Red Tail Catfish'
Hemibagrus wyckioides
Origin: Southeast Asia
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Water Parameters
Temperature24–28 °C
15 °C35 °C
pH6.5–7.5
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GH (Hardness)5–15 °dGH
0 °dGH30 °dGH
KH (Alkalinity)3–10 °dKH
0 °dKH20 °dKH
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 130 cm
- Min Tank
- 1500 L
- Lifespan
- 20+
- Swimming Level
- bottom
- Schooling
- No
- Diet
- carnivore
- Temperament
- aggressive predator
About
Hemibagrus wyckioides (Asian Red Tail Catfish) is a large, powerful predatory catfish with a brilliant red tail and grey body. Sometimes confused with the South American Red Tail (Phractocephalus). Requires a very large aquarium and eats smaller fish.
Care Guide
Very large aquarium — 1500 L+ for adult. Temperature 24–28°C, pH 6.5–7.5. Powerful filtration. Feed large pellets, fish fillets, prawns. Will eat all fish that fit in mouth. Solitary.
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