Family: Clariidae
A peaceful omnivore clariidae from South China and Southeast Asia — beginner-friendly.
Clarias fuscus, a member of the family Clariidae, comes from S & SE Asia, where it inhabits clear streams, rivers and still waters. Predatory — best kept singly or as a pair and omnivore; quality prepared foods with variety, it grows to 17.1–24.5 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 18–26 °C range. Other Clarias species in our database include Clarias gariepinus.
Beginner-friendly. Predatory — best kept singly or as a pair; solitary, pairs or small groups.
Hold 18–26 °C and keep it stable — community-standard range; verify locally. Standard heater to hold the mid-range steadily.
Full size is 17.1–24.5 cm. Minimum tank: 245 L, with open swimming space along its bottom; rests and forages low habits.
Omnivore; quality prepared foods with variety. It forages naturally over smooth gravel and sand with open floor space, so let some food reach the bottom.
Predatory — best kept singly or as a pair. Recommended tankmates: Amur False Gudgeon — Similar size and water needs, Acanthorhodeus chankaensis — Similar size and water needs, Deep Body Bitterling — Similar size and water needs. Avoid Fish under half its size — May be eaten.
Comes from S & SE Asia: clear streams, rivers and still waters. Expect moderate flow and tolerates low oxygen.
A confirmed jumper: fit a tight lid and lower the waterline slightly.
In the aquarium: spawning; condition with rich foods and simulate seasonal changes. Males are typically slimmer and more intensely colored; females fuller-bodied.