Goonch Catfish Care Guide
Bagarius yarrelli
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Bioload Score
80000
AggressiveAdvancedFreshwater
- Max Size
- 200.0 cm / 78.7"
- Temperature
- 20–25°C (68–77°F)
- pH Range
- 6.5 – 7.5
- Min Tank Size
- 1500L (396 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- Indian Subcontinent
- Temperament
- Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Breeding Difficulty
- Difficult
Diet
Carnivorous; preys on fish, crustaceans, and possibly carrion.
Community Compatibility
Needs to be housed with similarly sized, aggressive fish.
Good to Know
Goonch Catfish have gained notoriety for their size and rumored aggressive behavior towards larger prey.
Gender Differences
Females tend to be larger than males.
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