Family: Bagridae
Hemibagrus nemurus — a Bagridae from Southeast Asia. Reaches 48.8–71.5 cm; keep at 22–30 °C.
A Bagridae species native to Southeast Asia: Hemibagrus nemurus lives middle of the water column over sand and mud. Predatory toward small tankmates. Adults reach 48.8–71.5 cm. It is one of the aquarium-kept Hemibagrus species we profile, alongside Hemibagrus guttatus, Hemibagrus macropterus, Hemibagrus wyckioides.
Intermediate difficulty. Predatory toward small tankmates; singles or small groups in large tanks.
Hold 22–30 °C and keep it stable — 22–30 °C curated husbandry range. Stable temperate range.
Full size is 48.8–71.5 cm. Minimum tank: 500 L, with open swimming space along its middle of the water column habits.
Carnivore; meaty sinking foods. Vary the menu — quality flakes or pellets plus frozen or live foods.
Predatory toward small tankmates. Recommended tankmates: Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs. Avoid Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates.
Comes from Southeast Asia: large rivers over sand and mud. Expect moderate current and high oxygen appreciated.
In the aquarium: rare in captivity. Females plumper.