Orange Catfish Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Orange 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)
• Compatibility: Can be kept with other similarly sized, robust, and peaceful to semi-aggressive fish. Avoid very small fish as they may be preyed upon. Suitable tankmates include larger tetras, cichlids (e.g., Geophagus, some Acaras), and other medium to large catfish species.
• Special requirements: Requires a well-filtered aquarium with plenty of hiding places such as caves, driftwood, and dense planting. A soft substrate is preferred. Good water quality is paramount. Provide ample swimming space. They are nocturnal, so subdued lighting or shaded areas are appreciated.

Water parameters

Temperature

22-26 °C (72-79 °F)

pH level

6.0-7.5

Hardness

5-15 dGH

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