Species

Chaca bankanensis

A master of disguise that lures prey with its own barbels like a living trap.

Pseudomystus sp. "Cf Stenomus"

A secretive, predatory catfish that punches above its weight in community tanks.

Hemibagrus wyckioides

A river giant that outgrows nearly every home aquarium and knows no fear.

Bagarius rutilus

A river predator with vivid orange fins, built for serious hobbyists with serious space.

Hemibagrus wyckii

A river giant that sees humans as a threat. And acts on it.

Pseudomystus siamensis

Bold patterned and predatory, this catfish owns whatever bottom it calls home.

Chaca burmensis

A master of ambush disguise that barely moves and eats almost anything alive.

Synodontis aterrima

A small but feisty Congo catfish that keeps tankmates on their toes.

Synodontis greshoffi

A boldly patterned Congo catfish that's tougher than it looks but easier than most Synos.

Bagarius suchus

A rapids-dwelling predator built more for public aquariums than home tanks.

Ageneiosus ucayalensis

A large, predatory bottom-dweller with a flattened head and serious appetite.

Bagarius bagarius

A river giant from the Indian subcontinent with a famously tangled identity.

Bagrus meridionalis

A giant Lake Malawi catfish with one of the most complex social lives in freshwater.

Synodontis albolineata

A small, community-friendly squeaker from Cameroon and Gabon that rarely reaches the trade.

Synodontis notata

A daytime-active catfish with a bold personality to match its bold spot.

Synodontis robbianus

A compact, hardy West African catfish that's surprisingly manageable for beginners.

Hemisynodontis membranaceus

The whiskered giant with a comical moustache that filter-feeds upside down.

Ariopsis seemanni

A venomous, migratory catfish that's far more demanding than its juvenile looks suggest.