Description
Aguarunichthys torosus
The Bolt Catfish is a beautifully marked, active swimming fish known from the middle and upper Amazon and its tributaries in Peru and Ecuador. A resident of open, typically fast-moving waters in the wild, this catfish spends much of its time swimming actively and exploring its surroundings searching out prey with its long sensitive barbels. An aggressive and somewhat territorial fish, the Bolt Catfish will harass and attack conspecifics and similar-looking fish, especially catfish but will generally leave other fast tankmates too large to be eaten alone. As an adult, this fish will require a sizeable aquarium with plenty of open swimming space and moderate to strong current but makes for a unique display fish due to its active nature and attractive purple, yellow, and silver coloration.
