Gulper Catfish Care Guide
Asterophysus batrachus
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Bioload Score
10000
AggressiveAdvancedFreshwater
- Max Size
- 30.0 cm / 11.8"
- Temperature
- 23–28°C (74–82°F)
- pH Range
- 6.0 – 7.5
- Min Tank Size
- 200L (53 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- South America
- Temperament
- Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Breeding Difficulty
- Difficult
Diet
Carnivorous; capable of consuming fish nearly its own size.
Community Compatibility
Requires a species-specific tank due to its predatory nature and large mouth.
Good to Know
Gulper Catfish are infamous for their large mouths and ability to swallow prey whole, fascinating yet challenging to care for.
Gender Differences
Females may be slightly larger.
Stock Gulper Catfish in Your Tank
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