Siamese Giant Barb (Catlocarpio siamensis)

Siamese Giant Barb (Catlocarpio siamensis)The giant barb, Siamese giant carp, or simply Siamese carp, is the largest species of cyprinid in the world. These migratory fish are found only in the Mae Klong, Mekong, and Chao Phraya River basins in Indochina. The giant barb ranks among the largest freshwater fish in the world, reaching up to 9 feet in length and weighing nearly 600 lbs

and small crustaceans

but also are low in mercury

Unique giraffe-like pattern

Compatible (with caution): Large

Strong filtration and frequent water changes are critical due to high bioload

Highly intelligent and full of personality

the Blue 'Panaque' is not part of the genus Panaque - it has little or nothing in common with these large

Avoid: Small fish (neon tetras

semi-aggressive fish

The Jade Sleeper Goby has a wide area of distribution and inhabits a variety of habitats from freshwater channels

a very large mouth and a long

Chalceus macrolepidotus boasts rather large silver iridescent scales on its upper body gradually getting smaller as they descend down the belly