Silver Butter Catfish
NameSilver Butter Catfish
Scientific NameOmpok bimaculatus
Common NamesButter Catfish, Two-spot Glass Catfish, Indian Butter Catfish
FamilySiluridae
OriginSouth Asia, Southeast Asia, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)75
Max Size (Inches)18
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-79
pH Range6.0-7.5
Compatible SpeciesLarge Gouramis, Tinfoil Barbs, Large Cichlids (with caution), Other large, robust catfishes
Description
The Silver Butter Catfish (*Ompok bimaculatus*) is a predatory freshwater catfish native to a wide range across South and Southeast Asia. It features an elongated body, long barbels, and typically a silvery-brown coloration, sometimes with a distinctive stripe or two spots. This species requires a large aquarium and careful tankmate selection due to its carnivorous diet and semi-aggressive nature.
