Salween Rock Catfish Care Guide
Erethistes filamentosus
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Bioload Score
6000
Semi-AggressiveAdvancedFreshwater
- Max Size
- 15.0 cm / 5.9"
- Temperature
- 22–26°C (72–78°F)
- pH Range
- 6.5 – 7.5
- Min Tank Size
- 120L (32 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- Myanmar
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Breeding Difficulty
- Difficult
Diet
Carnivorous; prefers live or frozen foods such as worms and small fish.
Community Compatibility
Suitable for tanks with strong currents and plenty of rocks for hiding.
Good to Know
The Salween Rock Catfish is notable for its velvety black body and long barbels, which it uses to navigate and hunt in fast-flowing waters.
Gender Differences
Males have longer, more filamentous barbels.
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