Species Care
CATFISH - TANDANUS
Tandanus tandanus
Keeping Snapshot:
- Difficulty: Beginner
- Max Growth Size: 60-90 cm
- Temperament: Peaceful to similar sized tankmates.
- Check compatibility with other species here
- Temperature: 10-27 degrees celsius
- pH Level: 7.0 - 7.8
- General Hardness: Moderate
Range: Murray-Darling system and coastal streams of eastern Australia.
Reproduction: Build a nest and guards the eggs from predators, usually only breeds in captivity in large aquaculture ponds or similar.
Feeding: Carnivore, readily accepts most foods. Will eat small tankmates.
Additional Comments: Hardy native catfish, suitable for both unheated and heated tanks. With all our native catfish, please take note that all Australian eel-tail catfishes must be handled with care as the dorsal fin and pectoral fin spines are capable of inflicting a painful wound.fin
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