Walking Catfish Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Walking Catfish in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: intermediate
• Temperament: aggressive
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 150 gallons (for larger species like C. gariepinus)
• Compatibility: Generally not compatible with smaller fish due to their predatory nature. Can be kept with other large, robust, and similarly aggressive fish, but often best kept alone or in species-specific tanks.
• Special requirements: Requires a tightly secured lid as they are known to escape. Ample hiding spots (caves, PVC pipes) are essential. Good filtration is necessary due to their messy eating habits and large size. They can tolerate low oxygen levels but prefer well-oxygenated water.

Water parameters

Temperature

22-28°C (72-82°F)

pH level

6.0-8.0

Hardness

5-20 dGH

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