Overview
Porthole Catfish is a larger freshwater fish that needs more space, strong filtration, and carefully chosen tankmates. Review adult size, temperament, and tank fit before ordering.
Porthole Catfish is a peaceful schooling freshwater fish suited for planted and community aquariums. It does best in stable, fully cycled water with peaceful tankmates, plant cover, and a properly sized group when possible.
Common Name: Porthole Catfish
Scientific Name: Not confirmed — verify exact species/variant
At a Glance
Type: Freshwater Fish
Scientific Name: Not confirmed — verify exact species/variant
Adult Size: Plan for adult size, not just size at purchase.
Minimum Tank: Best in stable planted or community aquariums with peaceful tankmates
Temperament: Peaceful schooling fish
Care Level: Best in stable, cycled aquariums with clean water and low stress
Temperature: Keep temperature steady and matched to peaceful tropical community fish
pH: Stable freshwater parameters matter more than constant correction
Diet: Crushed flakes, micro pellets, and occasional small frozen foods
Best Kept: Groups of 6+ when possible, with plant cover and peaceful community fish
Best Tankmates: Other peaceful schooling fish, rasboras, small Corydoras, peaceful community fish, and live plants
Avoid With: Aggressive cichlids, large predators, rough fin nippers, and goldfish
Care Notes
Schooling fish usually settle better in groups. Add them to a cycled, peaceful aquarium and avoid rough or predatory tankmates.
Shipping & Arrival
Most in-stock livestock generally ships in 1–2 business days when weather, livestock condition, and carrier timing are safe. Open the package promptly, keep lights low, and acclimate before release.
Before You Buy
- Is the tank cycled and stable?
- Is the aquarium large enough for adult size or final placement?
- Are tankmates compatible?
- Do you have appropriate food, cover, or supplies ready?
- Can you receive and acclimate the order promptly?
- Type: Freshwater Fish
- Subtype: Catfish
- Adult size: Plan around adult size, not juvenile size shown in the listing.
- Minimum tank: Match the fish to an aquarium with enough volume, footprint, and filtration.
- Temperament: Semi-aggressive or larger freshwater fish need more deliberate tankmate choices.
- Care level: Best for hobbyists willing to plan around adult size and stronger bio-load.
- Temperature: Keep stable and matched to the species.
- pH: Stable freshwater parameters matter more than frequent correction.
- Diet: Use foods matched to the species and feeding behavior.
- Best tankmates: Other appropriately sized, compatible fish that share similar conditions.
- Avoid with: Tiny schooling fish, delicate shrimp, or easily bullied tankmates.
