Family: Sisoridae
Bagarius yarrelli — a Sisoridae from Yunnan, China (Lancang & Nu rivers), peaceful; most activity happens after dark. Reaches 50–150 cm; keep bottom stock light — they share one floor. 18–25 °C.
Bagarius yarrelli is a Sisoridae from Yunnan, China (Lancang & Nu rivers). In the wild it prefers mountain torrents clinging to boulders; in the aquarium it stays peaceful. Plan on 50–150 cm of adult fish at 18–25 °C. Related profiles: Bagarius suchus.
Difficulty: moderate. Peaceful; most activity happens after dark. Keep bottom stock light — they share one floor.
Hold 18–25 °C and keep it stable — 18–25 °C recorded range. Cool and stable.
Adults reach 50–150 cm; it is bottom of fast water. Plan for at least 500 litres.
Omnivorous scavenger — sinking pellets, frozen and vegetable foods. Feed two small meals a day rather than one large one.
Peaceful; most activity happens after dark. Recommended tankmates: Other similar-sized bottom fish — Share the floor peaceably. Avoid Tiny fish that fit in its mouth — Vanish at night.
Comes from Yunnan, China (Lancang & Nu rivers): mountain torrents clinging to boulders. Expect very strong current, highly oxygenated and requires very high dissolved oxygen.
Spawning rarely seen; presumed crevice egg-layer. Unclear.