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Pangasius, Basa, Swai, Bocourti Aquarium Care Guide

Pangasius bocourti

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Keeping Pangasius, Basa, Swai, Bocourti in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

  • Care level: advanced
  • Temperament: semi-aggressive
  • Diet: omnivore
  • Minimum tank size: 1000 gallons (for adult specimens)
  • Compatibility: Not suitable for most home aquariums due to its immense size. Can be kept with other very large, robust fish in public aquariums or extremely large custom setups.
  • Special requirements: Requires an exceptionally large tank with powerful filtration due to its size and waste production. Needs ample swimming space and a varied diet. Not recommended for typical home aquarists.

Water parameters

Temperature
22-28°C (72-82°F)
pH level
6.5-7.5
Hardness
5-20 dGH

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