Temperature:22-26 degrees celsius
pH Level: 6.5-7.5
General Hardness: Soft – Moderate
Range: Indian sub-continent (India and neighbouring countries)
Reproduction: Egg scatterer, usually can only be stimulated to breed by hormone injection.
Feeding: Omnivorous and Carnivorous, accepts most standard foods. Will eat small fishes.
Additional Comments: Hardy catfish, easily kept. Best suited to a community tank with similar sized medium-large growing fishes.
Difficulty: intermediate
Max Growth Size: 20-24 cm
Temperament:Mostly peaceful, but will eat small fish.