Gafftopsail Sea Catfish
This species is known as Gafftopsail Sea Catfish and the correct latin name is Bagre marinus. It belongs to the Sea Catfish family. (e) It's origin is Western Atlantic. (e)
Gafftopsail Sea Catfish can grow up to 70 cm what is approximately 27 inches. So 1 specimen requires at least 8400cm2 of water surface which is approximately 1302 square inch. This fish should be kept in aquariums that are very large. (e) Medium aquariums have at least 113 Litres (30 US Gallons). Large aquariums have at least 265 Litres (70 US Gallons). Capacity of very large aquariums is at least 700 Litres (185 US Gallons).
It is difficult to keep the Gafftopsail Sea Catfish. (e) Requires water between 10°C and 20°C. Salinity, pH and dGH can be as in other marine tanks/environments.
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Character and suggestions regarding care
Is poisonous and will eat smaller fish. Not recommended for classic aquariums.Gafftopsail Sea Catfish can grow up to 70 cm what is approximately 27 inches. So 1 specimen requires at least 8400cm2 of water surface which is approximately 1302 square inch. This fish should be kept in aquariums that are very large. (e) Medium aquariums have at least 113 Litres (30 US Gallons). Large aquariums have at least 265 Litres (70 US Gallons). Capacity of very large aquariums is at least 700 Litres (185 US Gallons).
It is difficult to keep the Gafftopsail Sea Catfish. (e) Requires water between 10°C and 20°C. Salinity, pH and dGH can be as in other marine tanks/environments.
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