Butter Catfish Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Butter Catfish in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: intermediate
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 150 gallons (570 liters)
• Compatibility: Best kept in a species-specific tank or with other large, robust, and fast-moving fish that cannot be swallowed. Avoid small or slow-moving tank mates. Can be kept in groups if the tank is sufficiently large and provides ample hiding spots.
• Special requirements: Requires a spacious aquarium with plenty of open swimming space and subdued lighting. Provide hiding spots using driftwood, large rocks, and dense planting. A powerful filtration system is essential due to their predatory diet and waste production. They are sensitive to poor water quality.

Water parameters

Temperature

22-28°C (72-82°F)

pH level

6.0-7.5

Hardness

5-15 dGH

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