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One several similar looking species of Batrochoglanis Catfish found throughout South America, Batrochoglanis sp. Venezuela is a medium growing species with a chunky body and wide mouth. In the wild, they are a cryptic ambush predator, relying on their camouflage pattern to blend into areas of leaf litter or submerged driftwood. In the aquarium, they are a hardy species that will rarely bother tankmates as long as they are too big to fit into their large mouths.
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The bizarrely shaped Chaca Chaca or Indian Frogmouth Catfish is a unique species of bottom dwelling catfish and a classic ambush predator, closely mimicking the appearance of a dead leaf and lying in wait for prey to swim too close to its cavernous mouth. Generally found in shallow, blackwater habitats in Northeastern India, Nepal, and Bangladesh, their diet is primarily made up of smaller fish and insect larvae. It can be distinguished from the other members of the genus by its overall lighter coloration and collection point (other species are found exclusively in Southeast Asia). In the aquarium, they are hardly an active species but make for a unique addition to any predator tank. They should be provided a fine sand substrate and ideally some leaf litter or other cover to ensure they can exhibit their natural burying behavior to lie in wait for prey. While live foods are preferred, most specimens will accept frozen food such as bloodworms or mysis shrimp.
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An attractively marked, medium sized catfish, the Giant Bumblebee Catfish (Pseudopimelodus bufonius), sometimes also called Jello or Jelly Cat, is found throughout the Orinoco and Amazon basins. In the wild, it tends to be found in relatively shallow, slow moving waters – often buried in leaf litter – and is an ambush predator, feeding on small fish, insects, and crustaceans. In the aquarium, they are extremely hardy and undemanding fish, feeding on most sinking prepared foods. Like most catfish, they are nocturnal, and will spend most of the day in hiding so be sure to offer several hiding places.
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A unique and heavily armored catfish found throughout the Amazon and its tributaries, the Irwin’s Catfish or Giant Talking Catfish is typically a gentle giant in the aquarium, ignoring most fish and being well protected from even the most aggressive tankmates. In the wild, their diet largely consists of aquatic snails, crustaceans, fruit and vegetation, but they will readily accept almost any sinking food. A great scavenger to help manage leftover food in large cichlid or predatory fish displays, they do grow to a huge adult size and will require a tank of 180 gallons at the bare minimum.
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The Armored Sea Catfish (Hemiarius stormii) also known as the Stormii Cat is a gentle giant in the aquarium. They obtain a fully grown size around 19″ and can be kept in brackish to full fresh water. In the wild they can be found in large river systems and estuaries. These cats are relatively peaceful for their size however, they swim and look just like a true shark in the aquarium.
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The Giant Devil Catfish (Bagarius bagarius) originating from northern India is one of the true “monster fish”. With their elongated body and broad sensory barbels, these catfish are highly adapted to life in the rocky, fast-moving waters they inhabit in the wild. The Giant Devil Catfish or Goonch Catfish is the largest member of its genus approaching 8 feet or more as adults in the wild. In the aquarium, they are likely to stay much smaller however should be kept in similar conditions to the wild, with clean, well-oxygenated water, strong current and a pond or extremely large aquarium. Rocks and other hides should be provided and they will generally do best with low or subdued lighting.
There is much uncertainty on the actual identity of species within the genus Bagarius. Until there is further scientific revision it is impossible to be 100% sure whether these are true giants or dwarf species (both referred to as Bagarius bagarius in the most recent literature) collected from northern India. Please email [email protected] if you’d like photos of specific fish before purchase.
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The Fox Face Catfish (Goeldiella eques), also known as the Fox Face or Horsehead Pimelodella Catfish, is a unique species of three-barbeled catfish native to assorted basins of the Amazon. They are a relatively large and peaceful freshwater giant, growing up to 10 inches long. Beware however, they will eat smaller fish given the opportunity! These fish will do best in tanks with sandy or gravel substrate, mellow lighting, and plenty of hiding spaces like driftwood.
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The Peruvian Sturgeon Catfish (Leptodoras acipenserinus) is a type of thorny catfish, native to the freshwater basins of South America. This unique Rio Amazonas locale grows up to 8 inches long with a generally peaceful temperament, making it a desirable tankmate for many community tanks.
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A rare thorny Doradid catfish, the Nemadoras elongatus is native to Rio Juruá in Brazil. These fish grow up to 5 inches long and are generally peaceful with tankmates. Their unique scalation and rarity in the trade make them a desirable choice for many freshwater aquarists.
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An ornately patterned parasitic catfish, the Jaguar Candiru (Pseudostegophilus nemurus) is found throughout much of the Amazon basin. This species uses its strong sense of smell to seek out larger fish and feed on their scales and mucus. They are known to remove large chunks from other fish and should be housed with this in mind. In the aquarium, they do best in a large tank with plenty of open swimming space and moderate to strong current.
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An unusual, medium-growing Plotosid catfish found throughout coastal Australia and Oceania, the Shortfin Papuan Eel Catfish gets its common name from its extremely elongated, eel-like body. Like most of its relatives it is a hardy, but shy aquarium resident. Although they may eat smaller fish, they are peaceful towards most tankmates too large to be a meal.
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One of the largest growing catfish species of the Amazon Basin, the Tiger Shovelnose (Pseudoplatystoma fasciatum) is an important food fish throughout its range and has been a favorite in the aquarium hobby for decades despite its huge adult size. In the aquarium, they are fairly easy to care for but keep in mind they will attempt to eat anything they can fit in their surprisingly large mouths. Juvenile fish grow extremely quickly so to realistically keep these fish long term a massive aquarium or ideally an indoor pond is necessary.
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The Bolt Catfish or Jelly Band Catfish is a beautifully marked, active swimming fish known from the middle and upper Amazon and its tributaries in Peru and Ecuador. A resident of open, typically fast-moving waters in the wild, this catfish spends much of its time swimming actively and exploring its surroundings searching out prey with its long sensitive barbels. An aggressive and somewhat territorial fish, the Bolt Catfish will harass and attack conspecifics and similar-looking fish, especially catfish but will generally leave other fast tankmates too large to be eaten alone. As an adult, this fish will require a sizeable aquarium with plenty of open swimming space and moderate to strong current but makes for a unique display fish due to its active nature and attractive purple, yellow, and silver coloration.
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An odd, medium-growing wood catfish found in the Amazon and Orinoco basins, the Eel Tail Wood Catfish gets its name from its extremely elongated, eel-like body. Like most of its relatives it is a hardy, but shy aquarium resident. Like most woodcats, they are primarily nocturnal, spending most of the day hidden within driftwood or other shelter but this species does tend to spend more time out swimming in the open than other close relatives. Although they may eat smaller fish, they are peaceful towards most tankmates too large to be a meal.
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The Glass Albino Iridescent Shark is a newly developed strain of the popular aquarium catfish marketed as a freshwater “shark” due to its tall dorsal fin and shark-like swimming pattern. This color morph features a semi-transparent body with caramel colored stripes against a typical pinkish albino body coloration. Although this species remains popular in the hobby, it is a freshwater giant, able to reach over 30″ in captivity and requires the largest of aquariums or ideally an indoor/tropical pond to maintain long term. Hardy and adaptable, they get along with most tankmates but are easily spooked and should be provided with ample cover and relatively dim lighting in the aquarium.
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The Fork Tail Hoplo Catfish is a widespread species of heavily armored catfish found throughout much of the Amazon, where it is found in a wide variety of habitat types. Like their more well known relative, the Spotted Hoplo (M. thoracata) and are especially hardy due to their ability to breathe atmospheric air when dissolved oxygen levels are low. In the aquarium, they will thrive in a wide variety of conditions and make excellent tankmates for most medium to large sized fish.
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A large and aggressive river-dwelling catfish found throughout much of Southeast Asia, the Asian Redtail Cat (or ARTC as they are sometimes abbreviated in the hobby) is a powerful predatory species only suitable for very specialized hobbyists. In the wild, they are found in a wide variety of habitats but typically in areas of moderate to fast flow. In the aquarium, they are generally hardy but will do best with some current and plenty of oxygenation. With a maximum size of over 30″ in the wild, these fish require the largest of aquariums or indoor ponds as adults. They are also extremely aggressive towards most other fish, so should only be kept with large, robust, fast-moving tankmates. Albino specimens are uncommon and make striking display fish as they grow.
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A manmade hybrid of two large growing catfish species of the Amazon Basin, the Marble Sailfin or Achara x Tiger Shovelnose is a somewhat recent addition to the aquarium hobby originally developed by breeders in Asia but now in production as a food fish in South Ameria as well. Like both of their parent species, these fish will reach a large size in a relatively short time. In the aquarium, they are fairly easy to care for but keep in mind they will attempt to eat anything they can fit in their surprisingly large mouths. Juvenile fish grow extremely quickly so to realistically keep these fish long term a massive aquarium or ideally an indoor pond is necessary.
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A large-growing, active, and beautifully marked catfish, The Sailfin Pim or Sailfin Marbled Catfish originates in parts of the Orinoco and the Peruvian Amazon. With their distinctive pattern, huge dorsal fin, and extremely long barbels, they are a beautiful and active fish in the aquarium. With an adult size of around 24″, however, they require a large aquarium or pond as an adult. Tankmates should be chosen with care as they will eat any fish small enough to fit in their huge mouths.
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