Gulper Catfish (Asterophysus batrachus)

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Gulper Catfish

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Gulper Catfish

Asterophysus batrachus

208 Litres (55 US G.)

25.4-27.9cm (10-11 ")

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Freshwater

pH

5.6 - 7.0

24 -29 °C (75.2-84.2°F)

5-15 °d

1:1 M:F

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Other (See article)

8-15 years

Family

Auchenipteridae





Additional names

Gulper Catfish, Ogre Catfish


Tank compatibility[edit]

Can only be kept with non-predatory fish too large to be eaten. Anything smaller will fall prey to this Catfish's large mouth.

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