Should not be considered a home aquarium fish, young
are sometimes seen for sale and caution should taken before purchasing.
It is unfair to subject any animal to less than ideal living conditions.
Habitat:
ASIA: Mekong and Chao Phraya river basins, Malay
Peninsula, Sumatra, Java and Borneo.
Min Tank Size:
At least 125 gallons for young, public aquarium
for mature specimens.
Diet:
Omnivorous, prefers live but may accept sinking
cichlid pellets,catfish pellets,Algae wafers,frozen brine shrimp.
Diet:
Omnivorous, prefers live but may accept sinking
cichlid pellets,catfish pellets,Algae wafers,frozen brine shrimp.
Behavior:
Peaceful
Water:
Temperature of 75°F to 81°F (24°-27° C) ,pH range:
6.5 – 7.5; dH range: 2 - 15.
Care:
Easy
Communities:
Good, will fight among themselves. Keep with other
large species.
