Cranoglanis multiradiatus

Family: Cranoglanididae

Cranoglanis multiradiatus — a Cranoglanididae freshwater fish. Reaches 23–33.8 cm; keep at 20–26 °C.

Care parameters

Water temperature
20–26 °C
pH
6.5–7.5
GH hardness
5–15 dGH
Adult length
23–33.8 cm
Minimum tank
500 L
Water layer
Bottom-dwelling
Difficulty
Moderate
Temperament
Peaceful community fish

Species overview

A Cranoglanididae species: Cranoglanis multiradiatus lives bottom-dwelling over warm freshwater streams and lakes. Peaceful community fish. Adults reach 23–33.8 cm. It is one of the aquarium-kept Cranoglanis species we profile, alongside Cranoglanis bouderius, Cranoglanis henrici.

Native biotope

Habitat
Warm freshwater streams and lakes
Flow
Still to gentle current
Dissolved O₂
Moderate oxygen levels

Aquascape & hardware

Substrate
Fine sand and gravel
Hardscape
Driftwood and smooth stones
Plants
Hardy common aquarium plants

Temperament, diet & tankmates

Schooling
Small groups recommended
Diet
Omnivore; quality prepared foods
Recommended tankmates
  • Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs
Avoid keeping with
  • Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates

Breeding & notes

Sexual dimorphism
Subtle external differences
Breeding method
Not documented in home aquaria

Frequently asked questions

Is Cranoglanis multiradiatus easy to keep?

Difficulty: moderate. Peaceful community fish. Small groups recommended.

What temperature and water chemistry does Cranoglanis multiradiatus need?

Hold 20–26 °C and keep it stable — 20–26 °C typical for the genus. Stable temperature matching the species origin.

How big does Cranoglanis multiradiatus get, and what tank size?

Adults reach 23–33.8 cm; it is bottom-dwelling. Plan for at least 500 litres.

What does Cranoglanis multiradiatus eat?

Omnivore; quality prepared foods. Feed two small meals a day rather than one large one.

Can Cranoglanis multiradiatus live with other fish?

Peaceful community fish. Recommended tankmates: Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs. Avoid Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates.

Where does Cranoglanis multiradiatus come from?

Its habitat is warm freshwater streams and lakes — still to gentle current, moderate oxygen levels.

Does Cranoglanis multiradiatus jump?

Not a noted jumper — a standard cover still keeps dust and spray in.

How does Cranoglanis multiradiatus breed?

In the aquarium: not documented in home aquaria. Subtle external differences.