Clarias batrachus albiino 7-10 cm (Walking Catfish)

Clarias batrachus, commonly known as the Walking Catfish, is a fascinating air-breathing catfish renowned for its ability to survive in low-oxygen environments and move across short stretches of land. [en.wikipedia.org], [guidarium.com]

This species grows rapidly and eventually reaches a large size. It is predatory and will consume smaller fish whenever possible. A secure aquarium lid is essential, as this fish is known for escaping from open tanks. [guidarium.com], [aquaristatlas.com]

Scientific name: Clarias batrachus
Common name: Walking Catfish
Origin: Southeast Asia
Size: approximately 45-50 cm
Minimum aquarium size: 700 l+
Temperature: 20-28 °C
pH: 5.5-8.0
Diet: omnivorous, primarily carnivorous
Behaviour: large predatory catfish
Difficulty: advanced