Family: Siluridae
Northern sheatfish — a Siluridae from China, peaceful; most activity happens after dark. Reaches 85.5–125.4 cm; keep bottom stock light — they share one floor. 21–26 °C.
Silurus soldatovi, a member of the family Siluridae, comes from China, where it inhabits slow rivers and lakes. Peaceful; most activity happens after dark and omnivorous scavenger — sinking pellets, frozen and vegetable foods, it grows to 85.5–125.4 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 21–26 °C range. Other Silurus species in our database include Silurus asotus, Silurus lanzhouensis, Silurus meridionalis.
Difficulty: moderate. Peaceful; most activity happens after dark. Keep bottom stock light — they share one floor.
Aim for 21–26 °C. Stable temperate range; 21.0–26.0 °C typical for the family.
Expect 85.5–125.4 cm as an adult, living bottom-dwelling. A 500 L tank or larger gives it room.
Omnivorous scavenger — sinking pellets, frozen and vegetable foods. Vary the menu — quality flakes or pellets plus frozen or live foods.
Peaceful; most activity happens after dark. Recommended tankmates: Mid-water schooling fish — Use the space catfish ignore. Avoid Fast surface feeders — Leave nothing for the bottom.
Comes from China: slow rivers and lakes. Expect still to gentle current and moderate.
In the aquarium: spawning rarely seen; presumed crevice egg-layer. Hard to distinguish.