Genus
Ompok
- Species
- 2
- Photographed
- 0 of 2
- Difficulty rated
- 2 of 2
Ompok bimaculatusButter Catfish
authority not recorded
Max length
450mm SL18in SL
Tank
180 × 60cm72 × 24in
Temp
20–26°C68–79°F
pH
6.0–8.0
This infrequently seen (in the trade) species is also known as the two spot glass catfish, for fairly obvious reasons. It is more than likely that a number of separate species are currently considered within this one, as there are clear morphological differences between populations. Pending a taxonomic revision, these currently all remain classified as O.bimaculatus. This would also seem to explain the apparent toleration of the fish to wildly different water chemistry. Xanthic and albino forms ...
Ompok eugeneiatusBorneo Glass Catfish
authority not recorded
Max length
165mm SL6in SL
Tank
120 × 30cm48 × 12in
Temp
20–28°C68–82°F
pH
6.0–7.0
Not often encountered in the hobby, but makes an ideal schooling catfish for a community of medium to large peaceful fish.