Goonch Catfish Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Goonch Catfish in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: expert
• Temperament: aggressive
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 2000 gallons (7570 liters) for adults
• Compatibility: Not suitable for community aquariums. Can be kept with other very large, robust, and equally aggressive fish, but generally best kept alone or in species-specific exhibits due to its predatory nature and size.
• Special requirements: Requires an extremely large aquarium with powerful filtration to handle its bioload. Needs strong water flow to mimic its natural riverine habitat. Substrate should be sand or fine gravel with large, smooth rocks and driftwood for hiding and territorial markers. Excellent water quality is paramount. Due to its immense size and specialized needs, it is rarely kept by private aquarists and is primarily found in public aquariums.

Water parameters

Temperature

68-77°F (20-25°C)

pH level

6.5-7.5

Hardness

5-15 dGH

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