Asian Bumblebee Catfish

Pseudomystus siamensis

Also known as: Siamese Bumblebee Catfish, Pseudomystus siamensis

A nocturnal catfish with bold yellow and dark brown bands, not the same as the South American bumblebee.

Water

Freshwater

Temperature

72–79°F

pH

6–7.5

Hardness

2–15 dGH

Max size

6 in

Min tank

40 gal

Temperament

Semi-aggressive

Social

Solitary

Swim level

Bottom

Diet

Carnivore

Care level

Intermediate

Lifespan

5-10 years

Breeding

Egg-layer

Suitability

Intermediate

Origin

Southeast Asia (Thailand, Cambodia, Laos)

Grows to around 6 inches and will eat small fish at night, so keep with mid-sized tankmates in 40 gallons or more. Provide caves and dim areas. Can be quarrelsome with its own kind, so one per tank is safest.