Family: Bagridae
Brazhnikov's catfish — a Bagridae freshwater fish. Reaches 16.5–24.2 cm; keep at 12–25 °C.
Tachysurus brashnikowi is a Bagridae. In the aquarium it stays predatory toward small tankmates. Plan on 16.5–24.2 cm of adult fish at 12–25 °C. Related profiles: Tachysurus fulvidraco, Tachysurus dumerili, Tachysurus nitidus.
A moderate-level species: predatory toward small tankmates; stable water matters more than fancy equipment.
Aim for 12–25 °C. Stable temperate range; 12–25 °C recorded range.
Expect 16.5–24.2 cm as an adult, living bottom-dwelling. A 500 L tank or larger gives it room.
Carnivore; meaty sinking foods. Vary the menu — quality flakes or pellets plus frozen or live foods.
Predatory toward small tankmates; singles or small groups in large tanks. Good company: Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs. Keep away from Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates.
Its habitat is large rivers over sand and mud — moderate current, high oxygen appreciated.
Rare in captivity. Females plumper.