Red Whale Catfish
Denticetopsis seducta

Basic Information
Maximum Size: 2"

Recommended Aquarium Size: 20-G Minimum

pH: 6.0 - 7.2

Hardness: 0-10¡Æ

Temperature: 72 - 78 ¡Æ

Temperment: Unaggressive

Red Whale Catfish, Denticetopsis seducta
 

Whale Catfish are an interesting, midwater catfish that can be found in heavily planted, swampy areas of Peru. These catfish will spend much of their time hiding, but quickly emerge when any food item is detected in the water, and can be seen cruising throughout the tank. Like many active catfish, Whale Catfish can be predatory, and should not be kept with smaller fish, but are otherwise quite peaceful.

We do recommend that a good, high quality, sinking pellet be given as a staple for their diet, such as New Era Catfish Pellets.