Crocodile Catfish
From Microcosm Aquarium Explorer
Bagarius suchus in a European aquarium shop. JJPhoto.dk
Overview
Although not as large as the Goonch, Bagarius yarrelli, this is a formidable catfish that is sometimes acquired as a small juvenile by freshwater aquarists.
A species for enthusiasts with large tanks and a bent for big, predatory species, the Crocodile Catfish will usually end up as the last fish in a tank, having eaten all of its mates.
Often found in whitewater rapids in the wild, it is caught and sold in food markets, but the flesh reportedly spoils quickly and has a reputation for causing illness.
Family: Sisoridae
Other common name(s):
Native range:
Maximum length: 70 cm (28 in)
Water: Freshwater 20 °C (68 °F) - 28 °C (82 °F)
General swimming level: Bottom.
Feeding
Carnivorous, primarily targeting other fishes.
Aquarium Compatibility
A fisheating predator, it is best kept in a species tank or with fishes that match its own size.