Stone Catfish

Stone Catfish, also known as Moth Catfish and Dwarf Anchor Catfish, is a small freshwater species that is typically found in slow-moving streams in Bangladesh and India.

Stone Catfish is a highly sought-after pet by fish fans because of its diminutive size and calm temperament.

A little tropical freshwater fish from Southeast Asia, the Hara jerdoni is also known as the Asian stone catfish. 

Its native habitat consists of slow-moving bodies of water with thick vegetation, such as marshes, rice paddies, and ditches. It frequently inhabits slow-moving or stationary water that is surrounded by dense vegetation.

They are bottom dwellers that are semi-nocturnal and feed on aquatic insect larvae, tiny crustaceans, and debris.

Although specimens can reach lengths of around 5 centimeters, adults typically measure about 3 centimeters (1.2 inches) in length.

They lack scales, have white or translucent bellies, and have grey bodies with red vertical bars of varied thicknesses.

II. You would love the fish because…

Hara jerdoni is a very calm fish that only turns hostile when food is in short supply. They will battle for food if there are too many of them in the tank, which could cause malformed growth or even death.

It is recommended to keep them with other slow-moving fish that aren’t overly picky eaters or readily become territorial because they are such calm and tranquil fish.

III. Is this fish species peaceful or hostile?

A very peaceful fish that fits well into communities of other small species.

IV. Species compatibility

Guppies, platys, and mollies.

V. How to feed this species?

When adjusting to a new tank, the Asian Stone Catfish’s diet should consist primarily of live and frozen meaty items. It will frequently accept premium dry feeds over time. This little species feed primarily at night, at least initially.