Red mahseer - (Tor Sinensis)

🐟 Red Mahseer – (Tor sinensis) – Powerful Freshwater Game Fish for Sale

The Red Mahseer (Tor sinensis) is a large, powerful cyprinid native to rivers and streams in Southeast Asia, including parts of Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam. Known for its elongated, torpedo-shaped body and reddish to golden coloration, this fish is revered both as a sport fish and as an impressive display specimen in massive aquariums or ponds.

Mahseer are highly active swimmers that require enormous space, pristine water, and strong currents to thrive. This species is not suitable for standard home aquariums and is best kept by advanced aquarists or in public aquarium facilities.

🔎 Quick Facts – Red Mahseer (Tor sinensis)

• 📛 Common Names: Red Mahseer, Asian Mahseer
• 🔬 Scientific Name: Tor sinensis
• 🌍 Origin: Southeast Asia – Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam
• 🎨 Appearance: Long, streamlined body with reddish to golden hues and large scales
• 📏 Max Size: 35–50 inches (90–127 cm)
• 💎 Availability: Rare in the aquarium trade; more common in sport fishing

😇 Behavior & Temperament

• 🤝 Peaceful toward similarly sized fish
• 🏃 Extremely active and powerful swimmer
• 👫 Best kept in groups only in very large setups
• ⚠️ Requires massive space and clean, flowing water

🏠 Aquarium & Tank Requirements

• 📦 Minimum Tank/Pond Size: 1,000+ gallons (ponds or public aquariums preferred)
• 🌿 Open swimming space with a sandy or gravel bottom
• 🪵 Strong water movement to simulate river currents
• 💡 Moderate lighting
• 🌊 Heavy-duty filtration and high oxygenation

💧 Water Parameters – Red Mahseer Care

• 🌡️ Temperature: 68–77°F (20–25°C)
• ⚗️ pH: 6.5–7.5
• 💧 Hardness: Soft to moderately hard water

🍽️ Diet – Omnivorous

• 🌾 High-quality sinking pellets for large fish
• 🦐 Shrimp, worms, and small crustaceans
• 🐟 Small fish (in the wild)
• 🥬 Fruits, seeds, and plant matter

📋 Red Mahseer Care Overview Table

✨ Highlight:

• The Red Mahseer is a legendary river giant, prized for its beauty, strength, and cultural significance—best suited for massive aquariums, ponds, or conservation programs rather than standard home setups.