{"product_id":"riesenteufelswels-bagarius-yarrelli","title":"Goonch Catfish – Bagarius yarrelli | Wild Caught | Powerful Current Lover \u0026 Rarity for Large Aquariums","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"382\" data-end=\"829\"\u003eThe Giant Devil Catfish (\u003cem data-start=\"428\" data-end=\"447\"\u003eBagarius yarrelli\u003c\/em\u003e), also known as Goonch or River Monster, is one of the largest and most fascinating freshwater catfish in the world. This impressive species originates from the torrential rivers of South and Southeast Asia and is a true giant among predatory catfish. With its massive, flat body, broad head, and powerful musculature, it appears like a relic from another era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"831\" data-end=\"1131\"\u003eIn its native habitat, the rivers of the Indus, Ganges, and Mekong systems, \u003cem data-start=\"905\" data-end=\"924\"\u003eBagarius yarrelli\u003c\/em\u003e lives at the bottom of fast-flowing, oxygen-rich waters. It is a territorial loner and exhibits natural hunting behavior – a fish for experienced aquarists with adequate space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1133\" data-end=\"1536\"\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1136\" data-end=\"1164\"\u003eCharacteristics \u0026amp; Keeping:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1164\" data-end=\"1167\"\u003e🐟 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1170\" data-end=\"1185\"\u003eFish Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e M\/L (approx. 15–20 cm, juvenile)\u003cbr data-start=\"1214\" data-end=\"1217\"\u003e🌍 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1220\" data-end=\"1233\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e South Asia (India, Nepal, Myanmar, Thailand) – \u003cstrong data-start=\"1280\" data-end=\"1292\"\u003eWild-caught\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1292\" data-end=\"1295\"\u003e🌡️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1314\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22–28 °C\u003cbr data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1326\"\u003e💧 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1329\" data-end=\"1341\"\u003epH-Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5–7.8\u003cbr data-start=\"1349\" data-end=\"1352\"\u003e⚖️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1355\" data-end=\"1371\"\u003eTotal Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 20 °dGH\u003cbr data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1386\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e🐠 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1389\" data-end=\"1409\"\u003eSocial Behavior:\u003c\/strong\u003e Territorial, predatory, to be kept singly\u003cbr data-start=\"1452\" data-end=\"1455\"\u003e🏞️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1459\" data-end=\"1472\"\u003eAquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e from 2000 l with strong current, cool water \u0026amp; rock formations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1538\" data-end=\"1842\"\u003e🍽️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1542\" data-end=\"1556\"\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1556\" data-end=\"1559\"\u003eThe Giant Devil Catfish is a pure carnivore. It accepts large frozen and live foods such as fish pieces, shrimp, mussel meat, and krill. Juveniles also eat mysis or larger artemia. A varied, protein-rich diet promotes growth and condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1844\" data-end=\"2111\"\u003e💡 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1847\" data-end=\"1856\"\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1856\" data-end=\"1859\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1859\" data-end=\"1878\"\u003eBagarius yarrelli\u003c\/em\u003e requires extremely oxygen-rich water and strong current. Powerful filtration, cooling, and regular water changes are indispensable. This species is exclusively suitable for experienced large catfish keepers or display tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2113\" data-end=\"2298\"\u003e👉 \u003cstrong data-start=\"2116\" data-end=\"2126\"\u003eConclusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2126\" data-end=\"2129\"\u003eThe Giant Devil Catfish (\u003cem data-start=\"2152\" data-end=\"2171\"\u003eBagarius yarrelli\u003c\/em\u003e) is an imposing, rare large catfish for specialists – a real highlight for large aquariums with current and plenty of space.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AquariumAquaristik","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53562749288781,"sku":null,"price":249.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/5755\/7325\/files\/32805_ff923ffaef0e6f61d0582a8a73559020.jpg?v=1773958376","url":"https:\/\/aquaexotica.de\/en\/products\/riesenteufelswels-bagarius-yarrelli","provider":"AquaExotica","version":"1.0","type":"link"}