Family: Pangasiidae
Pangasius sanitwongsei — a Pangasiidae from Southeast Asia. Reaches 225–330 cm; keep at 22–30 °C.
Pangasius sanitwongsei is a Pangasiidae from Southeast Asia. In the wild it prefers large rivers of the Mekong basin; in the aquarium it stays peaceful toward large tankmates. Plan on 225–330 cm of adult fish at 22–30 °C. In a community tank it pairs well with Similar-sized peaceful community fish.
Intermediate difficulty. Peaceful toward large tankmates; eats small fish; juveniles in groups; adults singly or in pairs.
Aim for 22–30 °C. Heater for stable warmth; 22–30 °C curated husbandry range.
Adults reach 225–330 cm; it is middle of the water column. Plan for at least 500 litres.
Omnivore; quality pellets plus meaty foods. Vary the menu — quality flakes or pellets plus frozen or live foods.
Peaceful toward large tankmates; eats small fish; juveniles in groups; adults singly or in pairs. Good company: Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs. Keep away from Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates.
Native to Southeast Asia, where it lives in large rivers of the Mekong basin. Moderate to strong current; Requires excellent oxygenation.
Low escape risk, but a lid is cheap insurance.
In the aquarium: not bred in captivity. Females fuller-bodied.