Fish Category: A-B

BLACK CARP / BLACK CHINESE ROACH

The Black carp or Black Chinese roach is found across Asia and makes up one of the four classic carp species that have supported Far Eastern aquaculture for many years.  As an important food source it is also the most prized given its narrower geographic distribution and dietary requirements.  Adult specimens feed almost exclusively on […]

BLACK SHARK MINNOW

The black shark minnow is a cyprinid and we think one of the most beautiful members of the carp family in Asia. Although the name gives away its colour, its appearance in natural light shows off a deep purple colouration on the edge of each of its scales. It is an extremely territorial fish amongst its own […]

BLACK EARED CATFISH

The black eared catfish is similar in appearance to the Chao Phraya catfish with filamentous strands on the pectoral and dorsal fins. However, it is much smaller in size and is easily identifiable by the dark spot above the pectoral fin. While we regularly see these voracious little predators topping in the lake, they have […]

BIGHEAD CARP (CHINESE BIGHEAD CARP)

The Bighead carp is a hard fish to deliberately target and catch.  As filter feeders their diet consists mainly of zoo and phyto plankton and detritus and quite often can be seen in small groups of 3-4 feeding near the surface, especially with the inducement of lam.  As their name suggests, the fish has a large head […]

BIG Y CATFISH

The big Y catfish is the result of cross-breeding between two of Thailand’s most well known catfish, the Giant Mekong and the Iridiscent Shark. They are not always easily recognisable, but the angler’s attention is drawn to the placement of the eyes and the pronounced Y shaped caudal fin – it’s not quite a sawai, […]

BARRED SORUBIM (TIGER SHOVELNOSE CATFISH)

The barred sorubim is a beautifully marked predatory catfish which we have recently stocked into the lake. Also known as the tiger shovelnose catfish its behaviour and diet is similar to the amazon redtail and its fight is every bit as strong, tearing off on searing runs. Tactics to catch these pretty fish are the same for […]

BARRAMUNDI (AKA GIANT PERCH, ASIAN SEA BASS)

Most people’s experience of this fish will be on a plate as they are commonly seen in live tanks at almost every seafood restaurant in Thailand!  However, Barramundi are a superb sport fish and despite its name, can be fished for and caught in fresh and salt water environments.  Being part of the perch family, the Barramundi has an […]

BANGANA BEHRI OR INCISILABEO BEHRI

The Bangana Behri or Incisilabeo Behri is a member of the carp family and is recognised by its odd looking head which has a transverse groove running across its snout. It is a migratory cyprinid found in the upper parts of the Mekong river (also reportedly in the Chao Phraya and Maeklong) and as a […]

ASIAN REDTAIL CATFISH

The Asian redtail catfish is the largest bagrid catfish in Asia, and while it shares some characteristics of the Amazon version, they are (as the name suggests) different species.  Like the Amazon redtail, the Asian redtail is a consummate scavenger and generally prefers deeper water.  Two pairs of barbels or whiskers on both the upper and […]

ARAPAIMA OR PIRARUCU

As the lake has matured, so has the difficulty of catching our arapaima and it remains probably the fish most sought after by our customers. Its iconic shape and striking colouration make it a memorable catch, especially as our specimens, all in excess of 2m, are the largest anywhere in Pattaya. As an air breather […]