Up to 52 inches (130cm) usually smaller in the home
aquarium.
Note:
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, the Malay
Peninsula and the islands of Sumatra and Borneo.
Diet:
Carnivorous, mostly live fish.
Behavior:
Aggressive predator.
Water:
pH 6.5 to 7.5, dH to 15°, temperature range 72 to
82°F (22-28°C)
Care:
Easy, does not like cold.
Communities:
No. Will hunt and eat anything it can fit into its'
mouth.
Suitability:
Not for the novice.
Note:
Check your local laws before purchasing. Many if
not all the states have banned them. Other countries may have
similar laws.
