African Sharptooth Catfish Aquarium Care Guide
Heterobranchus bidorsalis
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Aquarium Information
- Care level: advanced
- Temperament: aggressive
- Diet: carnivore
- Minimum tank size: 500 gallons (for adults)
- Compatibility: Not suitable for community tanks. Best kept alone or with very large, robust, and equally aggressive species in extremely spacious setups.
- Special requirements: Requires excellent filtration due to its large size and messy eating habits. Needs plenty of hiding spots and a soft substrate. Air-breathing capabilities mean it must have access to the water surface.
Water parameters
- Temperature
- 22-28°C (72-82°F)
- pH level
- 6.0-8.0
- Hardness
- 5-20 dGH
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