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freshwater
Bioload 0.5
Advanced care
Mastacembelidae
Care at a glance
Keep the full range stable rather than chasing a single perfect number. Acclimate slowly and test water before making any major change.
Temperature
23–27°C
pH range
6.5–7.5
Minimum tank
250 litres
Typical lifespan
10 years
Diet
Carnivore
Origin
Asia
Adult size
Up to 28 cm
Community planning
No simple community match is listed. Review temperament, size and individual behaviour carefully.
Watch for
ichstress
Planning to add this species?
Use the compatibility checker before purchase, then quarantine new livestock where possible.
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Transparent care data
IUCN LC
Taxonomy, adult size and available environmental fields come from FishBase release 26.07. Tank volume and any labelled planning baselines are conservative FishSnap estimates—not guarantees.
View FishBase species record