White Catfish Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping White Catfish in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: intermediate
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: omnivore
• Minimum tank size: 150 gallons (for a single adult)
• Compatibility: Best kept in a species-specific tank or with other large, robust fish that can tolerate similar water conditions and are not small enough to be considered prey. Avoid keeping with smaller fish or highly aggressive species.
• Special requirements: Requires a large tank with ample swimming space and hiding spots (e.g., PVC pipes, large rocks, driftwood). Good filtration is essential due to their messy eating habits. They are nocturnal feeders and appreciate subdued lighting. Substrate should be soft to prevent injury to their barbels.

Water parameters

Temperature

65-75°F (18-24°C)

pH level

6.5-7.5

Hardness

5-15 dGH

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