Family: Bagridae
Korean Bullhead — a Bagridae from China, peaceful giant of the bottom, indifferent to mid-water life. Reaches 25.9–38 cm; singly or in small groups depending on species size. 16–25 °C.
Tachysurus sinensis is a Bagridae from China. In the wild it prefers large rivers over sand and mud; in the aquarium it stays peaceful giant of the bottom, indifferent to mid-water life. Plan on 25.9–38 cm of adult fish at 16–25 °C. Related profiles: Tachysurus fulvidraco, Tachysurus dumerili, Tachysurus nitidus.
A moderate-level species: peaceful giant of the bottom, indifferent to mid-water life; stable water matters more than fancy equipment.
Set the heater to 16–25 °C and avoid swings. pH 6.5–7.5, GH 5–15 dGH suit it.
Full size is 25.9–38 cm. Minimum tank: 500 L, with open swimming space along its bottom-dwelling habits.
Opportunistic bottom-feeder with a broad palate. Vary the menu — quality flakes or pellets plus frozen or live foods.
Yes, with care. Peaceful giant of the bottom, indifferent to mid-water life — pair it with Mid-water schooling fish — Use the space catfish ignore and skip Fast surface feeders — Leave nothing for the bottom.
Native to China, where it lives in large rivers over sand and mud. Moderate current; High oxygen appreciated.
In the aquarium: egg-depositing in hollows; some guard, some abandon. Females plumper.