African Sharptooth Catfish, Vundu Catfish Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping African Sharptooth Catfish, Vundu Catfish in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: expert
• Temperament: aggressive
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 1000 gallons (for adult specimens)
• Compatibility: Not suitable for community tanks. Best kept alone or with other very large, robust, and equally aggressive fish that cannot be swallowed.
• Special requirements: Requires a very large tank with strong filtration. Substrate should be soft to prevent injury to barbels. Provide ample hiding spots with large rocks or driftwood. Excellent aeration is crucial, though they can breathe atmospheric air. Due to their size and predatory nature, they are generally not recommended for home aquaria.

Water parameters

Temperature

22-28°C (72-82°F)

pH level

6.0-8.0

Hardness

5-20 dGH

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