Species

Kryptopterus apogon

A massive river predator sometimes sold to unsuspecting buyers as a cute juvenile.

Batrochoglanis raninus

A compact, cave-hoarding ambush predator with serious attitude for its size.

Pseudopimelodus bufonius

A boldly patterned South American catfish that's surprisingly easy to keep.

Schilbe intermedius

A schooling African catfish that cruises open water with surprising grace.

Synodontis decorus

A bold Congo catfish with a clown's wardrobe and a surprisingly peaceful personality.

Platynematichthys notatus

A bold Amazonian catfish that grows large enough to demand serious space.

Pimelodus ornatus

A bold, predatory catfish with toxic spines and serious schooling instincts.

Synodontis schall

The unpredictable bruiser of the Synodontis world, not for community tanks.

Ageneiosus atronasus

A compact Amazonian predator that fits surprisingly well in a community setup.

Hemibagrus peguensis

A rarely seen Myanmar catfish with bold spotted flanks and an orange tail.

Heteropneustes fossilis

A tough, air-breathing catfish that comes with a genuinely painful warning.

Plotosus lineatus

The only catfish that calls coral reefs home, and it comes armed.

Trachelyopterichthys taeniatus

A boldly patterned Amazonian catfish that thrives in community tanks.

A large, deep-water African catfish built for serious species setups.

Mystus tengara

A small South Asian catfish with a surprising ability to breathe air.

Leiocassis siamensis

A sleek Thai river catfish with a carnivore's appetite and quiet confidence.

Synodontis nigrita

The Synodontis that outgrows its welcome. And gets mistaken for something else entirely.