{"id":5015,"date":"2026-02-17T05:26:35","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T05:26:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/frogmouth-catfish-chaca-bankanensis-10cm\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T05:26:35","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T05:26:35","slug":"frogmouth-catfish-chaca-bankanensis-10cm","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=frogmouth-catfish-chaca-bankanensis-10cm","title":{"rendered":"Frogmouth Catfish Chaca Bankanensis &#8211; 10cm"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"218\" data-end=\"656\"><strong data-start=\"218\" data-end=\"231\">Overview:<\/strong><br data-start=\"231\" data-end=\"234\" \/>The <strong data-start=\"238\" data-end=\"259\">Frogmouth Catfish<\/strong> is a highly unusual, bottom-dwelling predator named for its <strong data-start=\"320\" data-end=\"344\">wide, flattened head<\/strong> and enormous mouth, giving it a frog-like appearance. Perfectly adapted for ambush hunting, it lies motionless and camouflaged against the substrate, waiting for unsuspecting prey to pass by. This slow-moving, cryptic species is a fascinating choice for aquarists who enjoy oddball fish with unique behaviors.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"658\" data-end=\"873\"><strong data-start=\"658\" data-end=\"669\">Origin:<\/strong><br data-start=\"669\" data-end=\"672\" \/>Native to <strong data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"700\">Southeast Asia<\/strong>, including <strong data-start=\"712\" data-end=\"745\">Malaysia, Sumatra, and Borneo<\/strong>. Found in <strong data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"804\">slow-moving, soft-bottomed rivers and swamps<\/strong>, often in areas with muddy or sandy substrates and low visibility.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"1145\"><strong data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"887\">Feeding:<\/strong><br data-start=\"887\" data-end=\"890\" \/>Carnivorous ambush predator. Prefers <strong data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"941\">live foods<\/strong> such as small fish, shrimp, and worms, though some can be trained to accept frozen foods like prawns and fish fillets. Feed sparingly, as they have slow metabolisms and are prone to obesity if overfed.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1147\" data-end=\"1355\"><strong data-start=\"1147\" data-end=\"1162\">Tank Mates:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1165\" \/>Best kept alone or with <strong data-start=\"1189\" data-end=\"1217\">large, robust tank mates<\/strong> that cannot fit into its mouth. Will swallow any suitably sized fish or crustacean. Avoid active or aggressive fish that may stress it.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1357\" data-end=\"1380\"><strong data-start=\"1357\" data-end=\"1378\">Water Parameters:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1381\" data-end=\"1580\">\n<li data-start=\"1381\" data-end=\"1419\">\n<p data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1419\">Temperature: <strong data-start=\"1396\" data-end=\"1417\">75\u201382\u00b0F (24\u201328\u00b0C)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1420\" data-end=\"1439\">\n<p data-start=\"1422\" data-end=\"1439\">pH: <strong data-start=\"1426\" data-end=\"1437\">6.0\u20137.5<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1440\" data-end=\"1473\">\n<p data-start=\"1442\" data-end=\"1473\">Soft to moderately hard water<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1474\" data-end=\"1511\">\n<p data-start=\"1476\" data-end=\"1511\">Minimum Tank Size: <strong data-start=\"1495\" data-end=\"1509\">40 gallons<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1512\" data-end=\"1580\">\n<p data-start=\"1514\" data-end=\"1580\">Substrate: <strong data-start=\"1525\" data-end=\"1553\">Soft sand or fine gravel<\/strong> to allow partial burying<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1582\" data-end=\"1611\"><strong data-start=\"1582\" data-end=\"1609\">Behavior &amp; Personality:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1612\" data-end=\"1798\">\n<li data-start=\"1612\" data-end=\"1659\">\n<p data-start=\"1614\" data-end=\"1659\">Nocturnal and sedentary for much of the day<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1660\" data-end=\"1738\">\n<p data-start=\"1662\" data-end=\"1738\">Lies in wait, buried or resting on the substrate, striking quickly at prey<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1739\" data-end=\"1798\">\n<p data-start=\"1741\" data-end=\"1798\">Can produce a croaking or grunting sound when disturbed<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1800\" data-end=\"1820\"><strong data-start=\"1800\" data-end=\"1818\">Special Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1821\" data-end=\"2080\">\n<li data-start=\"1821\" data-end=\"1883\">\n<p data-start=\"1823\" data-end=\"1883\">Requires subdued lighting and plenty of cover for security<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1884\" data-end=\"1950\">\n<p data-start=\"1886\" data-end=\"1950\">Sensitive to poor water quality\u2014needs stable, clean conditions<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1951\" data-end=\"2025\">\n<p data-start=\"1953\" data-end=\"2025\">Best for experienced aquarists familiar with predatory oddball species<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2026\" data-end=\"2080\">\n<p data-start=\"2028\" data-end=\"2080\">Avoid handling\u2014delicate skin can be easily damaged<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2082\" data-end=\"2292\">The <strong data-start=\"2086\" data-end=\"2107\">Frogmouth Catfish<\/strong> (<em data-start=\"2109\" data-end=\"2128\">Chaca bankanensis<\/em>) is a <strong data-start=\"2135\" data-end=\"2160\">true oddball predator<\/strong> with a bizarre appearance and fascinating hunting style, making it a must-have for enthusiasts of rare and unusual aquarium fish.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Overview:The Frogmouth Catfish is a highly unusual, bottom-dwelling predator named for its wide, flattened head and enormous mouth, giving it a frog-like appearance. Perfectly adapted for ambush hunting, it lies motionless and camouflaged against the substrate, waiting for unsuspecting prey to pass by. This slow-moving, cryptic species is a fascinating choice for aquarists who enjoy [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":5014,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[27],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-5015","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-catfish","8":"first","9":"instock","10":"taxable","11":"shipping-taxable","12":"purchasable","13":"product-type-simple"},"group_of_quantity":0,"min_quantity":0,"max_quantity":"","exclude_order_quantity_value_rules":"no","exclude_category_quantity_rules":"no","combine_variations":"no","exclude_global_add_ons":[],"addons":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product\/5015","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/5014"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=5015"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_brand&post=5015"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_cat&post=5015"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_tag&post=5015"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}