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Giant Mekong Catifish - (Pangasianodon gigas)

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Giant Mekong Catifish - (Pangasianodon gigas)
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🐟 Giant Mekong Catfish (Pangasianodon gigas)

The Giant Mekong Catfish is the largest and heaviest catfish species in the world, native to the Mekong River basin in Southeast Asia. Known for its impressive size and rarity, this gentle giant is a true marvel of freshwater biodiversity, though it is critically endangered in the wild.


🔍 Quick Facts

  • 🆔 Common Name: Giant Mekong Catfish
  • 🧬 Scientific Name: Pangasianodon gigas
  • 🧬 Family: Pangasiidae
  • 🌎 Origin: Mekong River basin, Southeast Asia
  • 📏 Max Size: Up to 10 feet (3 meters) and over 600 lbs (300 kg)

🕊️ Behavior & Temperament

  • 🧘 Gentle and slow-moving giant
  • 🐟 Mostly peaceful but requires enormous space
  • 🌿 Primarily herbivorous but may eat small animals
  • ⚠️ Critically endangered with very limited wild populations

🏡 Tank Requirements

  • 🛁 Minimum Tank Size: Extremely large, not suitable for typical home aquariums
  • 🪨 Requires vast, deep, and well-filtered water bodies
  • 💨 Strong filtration and aeration essential

Water Parameters:

  • 🌡️ Temperature: 77–86°F (25–30°C)
  • ⚗️ pH: 6.5–7.5
  • 💧 Soft to moderately hard water

🍽️ Diet

  • Primarily herbivorous — aquatic plants, fruits, and algae

📊 Overview Table

🏷️ Feature 📋 Details
🆔 Common Name Giant Mekong Catfish
🧬 Scientific Name Pangasianodon gigas
🌍 Origin Mekong River basin, Southeast Asia
📏 Max Size Up to 10 feet (3 meters), 600+ lbs (300+ kg)
🕊️ Temperament Gentle, peaceful
🛁 Tank Size Extremely large, not suited for home aquariums
⚗️ pH Range 6.5–7.5
🌡️ Temperature 77–86°F (25–30°C)
🍽️ Diet Herbivorous
🐠 Ideal For Conservation efforts, very large public aquariums

📝 Snippet

  • The Giant Mekong Catfish (Pangasianodon gigas) is the world’s largest and heaviest freshwater catfish, a gentle giant native to Southeast Asia’s Mekong River.
  • Critically endangered and not suitable for home aquariums, it is mostly seen in large conservation or public aquarium settings.
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