Flathead Catfish Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Flathead Catfish in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: expert
• Temperament: aggressive
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: Not suitable for typical home aquariums due to immense size; requires public aquarium or specialized research facility.
• Compatibility: Only with other very large, robust fish that cannot be swallowed. Best kept alone.
• Special requirements: Requires extremely large, specialized tanks with powerful filtration, excellent aeration, and ample hiding spots. Live or fresh dead fish are preferred food. Not recommended for private aquarists.

Water parameters

Temperature

18-28°C (65-82°F)

pH level

6.5-7.5

Hardness

5-20 dGH

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