Giant Helicopter Catfish
Wallago leeri
Wallago attu is a large, freshwater catfish species native to rivers and lakes in South and Southeast Asia. Known as the "Helicopter Catfish" it has an elongated body and can grow up to 2 meters long. It’s a predatory fish, feeding on other fish, frogs, and crustaceans, with a distinctive, flat, broad head and sharp teeth. Wallago attu is popular among anglers due to its size and strength.
Current Size – 35-40cm
Adult Length – 200cm
Temperature Range – 26 - 28°C
pH Range – 6.4 – 7.6
Tanks Mates and Compatibility – Peaceful however, may try to eat smaller tankmates.
Feeding - Algae wafers, sinking tablets, frozen bloodworm and frozen brineshrimp are all sought out.
Please enquire for exact compatibility if unsure.
Feeding – Omnivore, but ideally a sinking food should be provided. Keep well fed to avoid any of its tank mates becoming an exspensive meal!
Please note – Some images used are library photos and will show the colour potential at a fully mature size, as our fish are juveniles they may vary.
We always aim to supply the fish as close to the purchase size as possible. On rare occasions if this is not possible we will contact you.
The fish are selected at random however you are welcome to make a note on the order and the fish manager will do his best for you, requests are dependent on stock at the time of your order.
