Size: Approx. 4-5" Minimum Tank Size: 200 gallons Care Level: Intermediate Temperament: Large Aggressive - Predatory Aquarium Hardiness: Moderately hardy Water Conditions: 72-82° F, KH 5-25, pH 6.5-8.0 Max. Size: 40″ Color Form: Yellow with thick brown or black stripes Diet: They will readily eat live foods, frozen foods as well a pellet diet. Compatibility: Tankmates need to be appreciably larger Origin: Lake Malawi in Africa Family: Alestidae Lifespan: 5 years Aquarist Experience Level: Advanced

Size: Approx 4-5" Minimum Tank Size: 200 gallons Care Level: Advanced Temperament: Aggressive Water Conditions: 75-82° F, KH 2-12, pH 6.0-8.0 Max. Size: 48″ in wild, 12" in captivity Color Form: Silver-gray fish with some dark hints on the side of its tails and fins Diet: Carnivorous Compatibility: Freshwater Barracudas, Black ghost knives/African knifes Paxu or Large Catfish can be used as tank mates for Vampire Tetras. In the fish tank, a school of half a dozen of Vampire Tetras will be able to keep it solely. But they will be aggressive towards other tank mates. Origin: Araguaia River of the Amazon Basin Family: Cynodontidae Lifespan: 2 years Aquarist Experience Level:  Advanced

Size: Approx. 12-14” The Goonch catfish (Bagarius yarrelli) is a predatory fish found in fast-flowing rivers in the Indian subcontinent. This species is unique among catfishes in that it feeds mainly on fish, rather than invertebrates. Goonch catfish is a species of catfish that can grow up to 6 feet long and weigh up to 220 pounds. They are a very aggressive fish, and have been known to attack people in the water. They are also known for their sharp teeth, which can easily puncture human flesh and also catch prey as large as 60% of their own body weight.  

Minimum Tank Size: 300 gallons Care Level: Medium Temperament: Very aggressive Aquarium Hardiness: Hardy Water Conditions: 72-82° F, pH 6.5-7.8 Max Size: 2m Color Form: Same general colour pattern consisting of three darkly pigmented bands or blotches on the body. Irregularly placed spots may also be present on the body Diet: Larval foods such as bloodworm and also shrimp. larger morsels (including fish) can be offered as the fish grows. Compatibility: In nature, it is a truly excellent predator, typically hunting in groups. In captivity, exhibits very anti-social behaviour so introduce other (large) fishes with extreme care as it reportedly eats scales and fin parts of some large fish kept with it. Will eat anything smaller. Origin: Ganges in India, and the Mekong and Chao Phraya basins in Thailand Family: Sisoridae Lifespan: 5-10 years Aquarist Experience Level: Intermediate