Chrysichthys aluuensis
NameChrysichthys aluuensis
Scientific NameChrysichthys aluuensis
Common NamesAluu Catfish, Cross River Bagrid
FamilyBagridae
OriginAfrica, Nigeria, Cross River
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)55
Max Size (Inches)8
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)75-82
pH Range6.5-7.5
Compatible SpeciesLarger Cichlids, Synodontis Catfish (larger species), African Butterfly Fish, Other large, robust, non-aggressive fish
Description
Chrysichthys aluuensis is a predatory African Bagrid catfish native to the Cross River in Nigeria. It features a sleek, silvery body with a prominent dorsal fin and sensory barbels around its mouth. This species is a carnivore that will prey on smaller fish, making it suitable for a species-specific tank or with larger, robust tankmates.
