Family: Bagridae
Pelteobagrus intermedius — a Bagridae freshwater fish. Reaches 13–19 cm; keep at 12–25 °C.
Pelteobagrus intermedius of the family Bagridae is an aquarium-kept Bagridae. Predatory toward small tankmates and carnivore; meaty sinking foods, it grows to 13–19 cm and prefers 12–25 °C water. Other Pelteobagrus species in our database include Pelteobagrus eupogon, Pelteobagrus ussuriensis.
Difficulty: moderate. Predatory toward small tankmates. Singles or small groups in large tanks.
Set the heater to 12–25 °C and avoid swings. pH 6.5–7.5, GH 5–15 dGH suit it.
Expect 13–19 cm as an adult, living bottom-dwelling. A 433 L tank or larger gives it room.
Carnivore; meaty sinking foods. It forages naturally over fine sand, so let some food reach the bottom.
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.
Found in large rivers over sand and mud; expect moderate current and high oxygen appreciated.
Rare in captivity. Females plumper.