Common name/s: Crystal eyed catfish, black devil catfish
Scientific name: Hemibagrus wyckii
Family:Bagridae
Origin: SE Asia
Maximum size: 28"
Care: A large tank and equally large filtration are a must for keeping this large growing catfish, a minimum tanksize of 120 gallons (5x2x2') is recomended with two external canister filters or a sump style filter. The fish isnt fussy of water conditions provided extremes of hardness and pH are avoided, temperature should be kept between 22 and 25 centigrade (72-76f). A fish for the species tank only, the fish becomes increasingly aggressive with age and will attack and kill any living creature it shares a tank with. A large rock or piece of bogwood should be used as a place for the fish to hide behind.
Feeding: Large meaty frozen foods and pellets for carnivorous fish will all be accepted as will large live foods, once over 12" the fish should only be fed one large meal once a week.
Sexing and breeding: Unknown
Scientific name: Hemibagrus wyckii
Family:Bagridae
Origin: SE Asia
Maximum size: 28"
Care: A large tank and equally large filtration are a must for keeping this large growing catfish, a minimum tanksize of 120 gallons (5x2x2') is recomended with two external canister filters or a sump style filter. The fish isnt fussy of water conditions provided extremes of hardness and pH are avoided, temperature should be kept between 22 and 25 centigrade (72-76f). A fish for the species tank only, the fish becomes increasingly aggressive with age and will attack and kill any living creature it shares a tank with. A large rock or piece of bogwood should be used as a place for the fish to hide behind.
Feeding: Large meaty frozen foods and pellets for carnivorous fish will all be accepted as will large live foods, once over 12" the fish should only be fed one large meal once a week.
Sexing and breeding: Unknown
