Striped Wallagonia
NameStriped Wallagonia
Scientific NameWallagonia leerii
Common NamesStriped Wallago, Striped Sheatfish
FamilySiluridae
OriginSoutheast Asia, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)1000
Max Size (Inches)72
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-79
pH Range6.0-7.5
Compatible SpeciesNone
Description
The Striped Wallagonia is a massive, predatory freshwater catfish native to Southeast Asia. Known for its elongated body, broad head, and distinctive dark horizontal stripes, it is an apex predator in its natural habitat. Due to its immense adult size and aggressive nature, it is only suitable for expert aquarists with very large, specialized aquariums.
