Asian Stinging Catfish Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Asian Stinging Catfish in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: intermediate
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: omnivore
• Minimum tank size: 75 gallons (280 liters) for a single adult
• Compatibility: Best kept alone or with very robust, similarly sized, non-aggressive species that can tolerate its semi-aggressive nature and potential for predation on smaller tank mates. Avoid keeping with other bottom-dwellers or slow-moving fish. Due to its venomous spines, extreme caution is advised.
• Special requirements: Requires a well-covered tank as it is an excellent escape artist. Needs plenty of hiding spots (caves, PVC pipes, dense planting). Substrate should be soft sand or fine gravel to protect its delicate barbels. Good filtration is essential, but strong currents should be avoided. Access to atmospheric air is crucial, so ensure there is a gap between the water surface and the tank lid.

Water parameters

Temperature

20-28°C (68-82°F)

pH level

6.0-8.0

Hardness

5-20 dGH

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