Albino Frogmouth Catfish - (Chaca Chaca)

🐟 Albino Frogmouth Catfish (Chaca chaca)

The Albino Frogmouth Catfish is a striking albino variant of the unique Frogmouth Catfish, known for its wide, flattened mouth and ambush predator behavior. This rare color morph adds an eye-catching white and pinkish hue to the species, making it a prized fish for specialist aquarists.

🔍 Quick Facts

• 🆔 Common Name: Albino Frogmouth Catfish
• 🧬 Scientific Name: Chaca chaca
• 🧬 Family: Chacidae
• 🌎 Origin: Southeast Asia — Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia
• 📏 Max Size: Up to 6 inches (15 cm)

🕊️ Behavior & Temperament

• 🐟 Ambush predator, often buried in substrate waiting for prey
• 🦷 Feeds on small fish and invertebrates
• ⚠️ Sedentary and slow-moving
• 🤝 Can coexist with peaceful, similarly sized species

🏡 Tank Requirements

• 🛁 Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons or larger
• 🪨 Soft substrate essential for burying and camouflage
• 💨 Moderate filtration, low water flow preferred

Water Parameters:

• 🌡️ Temperature: 75–82°F (24–28°C)
• ⚗️ pH: 6.0–7.5
• 💧 Soft to moderately hard water

🍽️ Diet

• Carnivorous — prefers live or frozen small fish, shrimp, and invertebrates

📊 Overview Table

📝 Snippet

• The Albino Frogmouth Catfish (Chaca chaca) is a rare albino morph of the ambush predator known for its wide mouth and camouflaging behavior.
• It requires a soft substrate and calm environment, ideal for specialist hobbyists.