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Name
Scientific name
Horabagrus brachysoma
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Bagridae
Common names
Sun Catfish
Photograph credits
All 2 credited
Summary
The sun catfish, Horabagrus brachysoma, is a large bagrid catfish endemic to the state of Kerala in south-western India. Also sold as the b…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
450mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Not recorded
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 23–25°C, pH 6–7.5
Hardness
5–25dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Predatory
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
India
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Endemic to the state of Kerala in south-western India.
Habitat
Sluggish tributaries and backwaters.
Aquarium size
A 72" x 24" x 24" (180cm x 60cm x 60cm) - 648 litre tank is just about ok for a single specimen. Larger quarters woud be required by a group.
Maintenance
It's a nocturnal species, so provide dim lighting and refuges in the form of big chunks of bogwood, tangles of beech branches, large rocks or lengths of plasti…
Water conditions
Temperature: 23 – 25 °C pH: 6.0-7.5 Hardness: 5-25°H
Diet
Feeds on smaller fish, invertebrates and plant matter in nature, although thankfully there is no need to offer live 'feeder' fish in the aquarium. Most specime…
Behaviour and compatibility
Peaceful for its size and does well in a community of other placid, similarly-sized fish. It will eat any tankmate it can fit in its mouth, so be warned. Decen…
Sexual dimorphism
Unknown.
Reproduction
Unrecorded in captivity.
Notes
Also known as the bullseye, solar, eclipse or golden red-tailed catfish, this species is relatively common in the trade. Unfortunately, it's a victim of some r…
References
References
No references