Familia: Clariidae
Clarias gariepinus es un clárido de agua dulce originario de África. Alcanza 127.5–187 cm; temperatura 20–28 °C.
Clarias gariepinus, a member of the family Clariidae, comes from Africa, where it inhabits stagnant waters, swamps and slow rivers. Predatory toward small tankmates and carnivore, it grows to 127.5–187 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 20–28 °C range. Other Clarias species in our database include Clarias fuscus.
Dificultad media. Predatory toward small tankmates; Singles.
20–28 °C con estabilidad; pH 6.5–7.5, GH 5–15 dGH.
De adulto mide 127.5–187 cm. Vive bottom-dwelling, así que 500 L o más.
Carnivore. Combina pienso con alimentos congelados o vivos.
Sí, con criterio. Predatory toward small tankmates — combínalo con Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs. Aleja Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates.
De África: stagnant waters, swamps and slow rivers, con still to gentle.
Saltador confirmado. Tapa ajustada y cuidado en cambios de agua.
Bubble-nest builder in some species. Hard to distinguish.