Family: Bagridae
Hemibagrus wyckii — a Bagridae from Southeast Asia. Reaches 67.5–99 cm; keep at 22–28 °C.
A Bagridae species native to Southeast Asia: Hemibagrus wyckii lives bottom-dwelling over sand and mud. Predatory toward small tankmates. Adults reach 67.5–99 cm. It is one of the aquarium-kept Hemibagrus species we profile, alongside Hemibagrus guttatus, Hemibagrus macropterus, Hemibagrus wyckioides.
A moderate-level species: predatory toward small tankmates; stable water matters more than fancy equipment.
Hold 22–28 °C and keep it stable — 22–28 °C curated husbandry range. Stable temperate range.
Adults reach 67.5–99 cm; it is bottom-dwelling. Plan for at least 500 litres.
Carnivore; meaty sinking foods. Vary the menu — quality flakes or pellets plus frozen or live foods.
Yes, with care. Predatory toward small tankmates — pair it with Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs and skip Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates.
Its home waters are Southeast Asia — large rivers over sand and mud, with moderate current.
In the aquarium: rare in captivity. Females plumper.