Tengara Catfish (Mystus tengara)

Fish in the family Bagridae. Easy care. Freshwater.

Quick facts

Scientific nameMystus tengara

FamilyBagridae

Also known asTengara Mystus, Five-Striped Mystus

Care levelEasy

Reef safetyFreshwater

TemperamentSemi Aggressive

Dietomnivore

Adult size6 in

Minimum tank size30 gallons

Water parametersTemp 72-79°F, pH 6-7.5, GH 4-18 dGH

Appearance

Slim silvery body with multiple thin dark longitudinal stripes and long barbels.

Difficulty and care for the Tengara Catfish

Easy

Origin and habitat

South Asia, Ganges-Brahmaputra Basin

Keeper notes

Active shoaling bagrid; peaceful with similar-sized fish but predatory toward fry and shrimp. Best in groups.

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