Order Catfishes ( Siluriformes )
Family Sisoridae ( Sisoridae )
Subfamily ( Sisorinae )
Genus Gagata — Gagata.
Small groups of Gagata look spectacular in elongated aquariums with a sandy bottom, where clay shards and patches of Vallisneria and Hygrophila serve as shelters. Females are somewhat larger and paler than males, with a characteristic rounded belly. Gagata cannot tolerate antibiotics. Gagata gasawyuh differs from G. cenia in having only four (instead of five) dark stripes on the head and body. G. melanopterus lacks stripes entirely, and its pectoral, pelvic, and anal fins are black.
— Indian cenia — Gagata cenia [Hamilton, 1822]. Synonym: Pimelodus cenia. Asia: Ganges and Indus rivers, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh. 10 cm. Body color is milky white with five dark, often indistinct stripes on the body. Dorsal fin with a dark spot. Dark half-stripes on the back expanding toward the lateral line. Caudal fin with a black spot at the base and on each lobe of the fin. Female is slightly larger and paler than the male, with a characteristic rounded belly.
Elongated aquariums with a sandy bottom (a one-centimeter layer of substrate is sufficient) and soft, diffused light. Clay shards and plant thickets serve as shelters. Extremely active, do not live alone, keep in groups of at least 4. It takes 7-10 days for the cenia to adapt to a new aquarium. They stay in the bottom water layer. Bottom made of gravel and stones, shards, driftwood, pipes, and other shelters.
They require cool, clean, well-oxygenated water and prefer a water flow from the filter. The basis of their diet is Cyclops and small bloodworms; over time, the fish also get used to pelleted compound feeds. Disease prevention is of utmost importance since Gagata cannot tolerate antibiotics. Not suitable for beginners. Mature in about a year (at a length of 7 cm). dH up to 15°; pH 6-7.2; T 18-22°C.
Identification: Genus Gagata — Gagata.
Subfamily ( Glyptosterninae )
Genus Glyptothorax – Glyptothorax.
They are very similar to each other in coloration, and the pattern is not a reliable way to determine the species. The main rules for successful keeping are an increased oxygen level, cool temperature, and very clean water. The smallest Glyptothorax is G. kapuri at 4 cm, and the largest is G. coheni from India, reaching up to 90 cm.
— Glyptothorax cavia [Hamilton, 1822]. Synonym: Pimelodus cavia, Glyptosternum cavia, Glyptothorax lineatus. Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bangladesh. 13 cm. Short body, moderately elongated caudal peduncle, pelvic fins located below the last ray of the dorsal fin. Brown body color with uneven dark brown spots. Dorsal fin is brown, and the anal fin has two black stripes with white edges. Caudal fin is fork-shaped with a black group that becomes large on the middle rays.
Sandy substrate with scattered smooth pebbles and small pieces of driftwood. Strong filtration is necessary to create a directional water flow, along with regular water changes. The water must be cool and oxygen-rich. At temperatures above 25°C, life expectancy decreases. Does not accept dry foods; live and frozen foods are required. pH 6.0-7.0; T 20-25°C.
— Glyptothorax platypogon [Valenciennes, 1840]. Synonym: Pimelodus platypogon, Sundagagata robusta. Malaysia, Indonesia. Inhabit mountain streams. 8-10 cm. Possess a sucker mouth. Peaceful species, suitable for community tanks with peaceful fish. Can be kept singly or in groups. Main rules for successful maintenance: high oxygen levels, water circulation, cool temperature, and very clean water. Substrate: sand or gravel, with stones and driftwood added for hiding places. pH 6.6-7.8; T 18-22°C.
Erethistes jerdoni, Hara hara.
Ameiurus natalis, melas, nebulosus, Ictalurus punctatus, Noturus gyrinus. 
