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| Minimum Tank Size | 10000 litres / 2641.72 US gallons |
| Maximum Size | 100.0cm / 39.37inches |
General Description: The Elopichthys Bambusa, known as the Garras Crossocheilus Tanichthys, is a predator typically not suitable for home aquariums due to its adult size and predatory nature.
Aquarium Setup: For this species, a large tank of at least 10,000 litres is recommended, with a mature filter system and a rigorous maintenance schedule involving weekly water changes of 50-70% tank volume. Highly-oxygenated water with some degree of movement is essential for their well-being.
Behaviour: Garras Crossocheilus Tanichthys exhibit a relatively peaceful demeanor towards larger fish that are not considered prey, making them compatible in communal tanks.
Feeding and Diet: As obligate piscivores, they primarily feed on smaller fish in their natural habitat. Young fish can be fed chironomid larvae, earthworms, prawns, and more, while adults can consume fish flesh, shrimp, mussels, and dried pellets. It is advised to avoid mammalian or avian meat and feeder fish to prevent health issues.
Reproduction & Dimorphism: Adult individuals are known to spawn in the middle sections of rivers in spring, migrating to floodplain areas during summer and major tributaries in winter. Juveniles and sub-adults typically inhabit the lower reaches of the drainage.
Habitat and Distribution: These fish are widely distributed across eastern Asia, inhabiting major river systems from the Amur River in the Russian Federation to the Lam drainage in northern Vietnam. They prefer main river channels over cooler upper basins and headwater streams in their natural habitat.