Rendahls Catfish - (No Online Purchases)

Name:
Rendahl’s Catfish - Pick in store only.

Scientific Name:
Porochilus rendahli

Description:
An Australian native freshwater catfish with a broad head, prominent barbels and an elongated body. Colouration is generally grey to brown, sometimes with a subtle golden or bronze appearance. They are predominantly bottom-dwelling fish.

Origin:
Australia, including northern Queensland, the Northern Territory and northern Western Australia.

pH:
Approximately6.5–8.0

Temperature:
Around22–28°C

Adult Size:
Approximately20–25 cm

Lifespan:
Approximately8–10 years

Food:
Omnivorous with a preference for meaty foods. Feed quality sinking pellets along with frozen or live foods such as bloodworms, insect larvae, small crustaceans and other appropriately sized foods.

Compatibility:
Generally peaceful but should be kept with similarly sized peaceful fish. Larger Australian rainbowfish and other peaceful native species can make suitable tank mates. Avoid very small fish that could potentially be eaten.

Habitat:
Prefers an aquarium with plenty of bottom space, sand or smooth gravel, driftwood, rocks and sheltered areas. Good filtration and ample swimming space are recommended.

Important:
Rendahl’s Catfish belong to the eeltail catfish familyPlotosidae and possess sharp dorsal and pectoral spines, so care should be taken when handling or netting them.