• Name:

    Walking catfish

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  • Family: Clariidae
  • Species: Catfish
  • Scientific Name: Clarias batrachus
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Also Know As:

| Philippine catfish

| Dwarf Catfish

| Thai Catfish

General info about Walking catfish

Walking Catfish are a type of air-breathing catfish that can grow up to 20 inches (50 cm) in length. They have a slender body and a long, eel-like tail. These catfish are known for their ability to "walk" short distances on land using their pectoral fins to propel themselves forward.

Walking catfish Diet & Nutrition

Walking Catfish are omnivores and will eat a variety of foods, including small fish, insects, worms, and plant matter. They can also survive on a commercial fish diet.

Determining Sex of Walking catfish

There is no known external method to determine the sex of Walking Catfish.

Breeding & Spawning Walking catfish

Walking Catfish are known to breed in captivity. They are egg-layers and require a separate breeding tank for spawning. The young fry can be fed on newly hatched brine shrimp.

Common Diseases with Walking catfish

Walking Catfish are generally hardy and disease-resistant. However, they can be susceptible to common fish diseases, such as ich or fin rot.

Walking catfish Origin

Walking Catfish are found in the freshwater rivers and ponds of Southeast Asia.

Caution with Walking catfish

Walking Catfish are a hardy and adaptable species but can be aggressive towards smaller fish. They can also escape from aquariums and are considered an invasive species in some parts of the world.

Acclimating Walking catfish

Walking Catfish should be acclimated slowly to the aquarium environment to avoid stress and possible illness. The drip acclimation method is recommended.
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Walking catfish Catfish Clariidae Clarias batrachus Walking Catfish are a type of air-breathing catfish that can grow up to 20 inches (50 cm) in length. They have a slender body and a long, eel-like tail. These catfish are known for their ability to "walk" short distances on land using their pectoral fins to propel themselves forward. PalaciosAn

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