Species Care

CATFISH - TANDANUS

Tandanus tandanus

Keeping Snapshot:
DOWNLOAD THIS CARE SHEET Preferred Water Parameters:
  • 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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