Wels Catfish Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Wels 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 specialized, very large public aquarium exhibits.
• Compatibility: Not compatible with other fish in an aquarium setting due to its predatory nature and size. Can be kept alone or with other very large, robust fish in extremely large, specialized exhibits.
• Special requirements: Requires an exceptionally large, custom-built pond or public aquarium exhibit with powerful filtration, ample hiding spots, and a constant supply of large live or dead prey. Not recommended for private aquarists.

Water parameters

Temperature

18-25°C (64-77°F)

pH level

6.0-8.0

Hardness

5-20 dGH

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