Family: Siluridae
Wallago attu — a Siluridae from South Asia. Reaches 187.5–275 cm; keep at 22–30 °C.
Wallago attu is a Siluridae from South Asia. In the wild it prefers slow rivers and lakes; in the aquarium it stays predatory. Plan on 187.5–275 cm of adult fish at 22–30 °C. In a community tank it pairs well with Similar-sized peaceful community fish.
Intermediate difficulty. Predatory; swallows fish close to its mouth size; singles or small groups.
Aim for 22–30 °C. Stable temperate range; 22–30 °C curated husbandry range.
Adults reach 187.5–275 cm; it is middle of the water column. Plan for at least 500 litres.
Carnivore. Feed two small meals a day rather than one large one.
Yes, with care. Predatory; swallows fish close to its mouth size — pair it with Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs and skip Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates.
Comes from South Asia: slow rivers and lakes. Expect still to gentle current and moderate.
Not bred in captivity. Hard to distinguish.