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:
West Africa: Nile, Senegal to the Chad
system up to the Congo system.
Min Tank Size:
55 gallon for young, 125+ fro adults.
Diet:
Carnivorous, mostly live fish but may accept frozen.
Behavior:
Aggressive predator, are cannabals if kept together.
Water:
pH 6.5 to 7.5, dH to 15°, temperature range 72 to
82°F (22 – 28°C)
