Sea Catfish
Hexanematichthys seemanni
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Last updated: November 17, 2025
Overview
Medium-sized catfish, tolerant of brackish water.
Origin: Central and South America
Family: Ariidae
Physical Characteristics
Maximum Size: 30.00 cm
Temperament: Peaceful
Care Level: Moderate
Diet Type: Omnivore
Habitat Requirements
Water Type: Brackish
Temperature Range: 24.0°C - 28.0°C
pH Range: 7.0 - 8.0
Water Hardness: 10 - 20 dGH
Minimum Tank Size: 100 liters
Care and Feeding
Diet Information:
Feeds on detritus, pellets, small invertebrates.
Care Level:
Moderate
Breeding
Breeding Difficulty: Moderate
Egg layers with no parental care.
Compatibility
Peaceful
Best kept in large tanks with soft substrate.