Bumblebee Catfish Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Bumblebee Catfish in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: advanced
• Temperament: aggressive
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 500 gallons (1890 liters) for a single adult
• Compatibility: Best kept alone or with very large, robust, and equally aggressive fish that cannot be swallowed. Avoid smaller fish, as they will be prey. Can be housed with other large predatory catfish or cichlids if the tank is exceptionally large and provides ample hiding spots.
• Special requirements: Requires a very large aquarium with excellent filtration due to its size and predatory nature. Provide plenty of hiding places such as large PVC pipes, driftwood, or rock caves. Substrate should be soft sand or fine gravel to protect its delicate barbels. Dim lighting is preferred as they are nocturnal. A secure lid is essential as they are powerful jumpers.

Water parameters

Temperature

75-82°F (24-28°C)

pH level

6.0-7.5

Hardness

5-15 dGH

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