Fork-tailed Catfish Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Fork-tailed Catfish in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: intermediate
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: omnivore
• Minimum tank size: 500 gallons (1890 liters) for adults
• Compatibility: Best kept in a species-specific tank or with other large, robust, and similarly sized fish that can tolerate brackish conditions if applicable. Avoid small fish as they will be prey.
• Special requirements: Requires a very large aquarium with excellent filtration due to its size and waste production. Substrate should be soft sand or fine gravel. Provide ample open swimming space and some hiding spots using large driftwood or rocks. Can tolerate slightly brackish conditions, especially as juveniles.

Water parameters

Temperature

22-28°C (72-82°F)

pH level

7.0-8.0

Hardness

10-20 dGH

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