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Goliath Tigerfish

Hydrocynus goliath

The Goliath Tigerfish (Hydrocynus goliath) is a tropical freshwater fish of the family Alestidae. It grows to 133 cm (fork length). The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern. In the aquarium it is kept at 24–28 °C.

Size: 133 cmfork length
Temperature: 24–28 °C
pH: 6.5–7.5
Climate zone: Tropical

In the aquarium

Temperature24–28 °C

pH6.5–7.5

Hardness10–25 °dGH

In the wild

Water type: Freshwater
Climate zone: Tropical

Conservation status

Classification

OrderCharaciformes
FamilyAlestidae
GenusHydrocynus
SpeciesHydrocynus goliath

Quick answers

Goliath Tigerfish size: how big does it get?: It grows to 133 cm (fork length).
Goliath Tigerfish water parameters: what does it need?: Temperature 24–28 °C, pH 6.5–7.5, hardness 10–25 °dGH.
Goliath Tigerfish: is it endangered?: The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern.