YELLOW BUMBLE BEE CATFISH

🐝 Yellow Bumblebee Catfish – Striking Colors with a Bold Personality

The Yellow Bumblebee Catfish (Pseudomystus siamensis) is a vibrant, semi-aggressive bottom-dweller known for its eye-catching yellow-and-black banded pattern and feisty demeanor. Originating from Southeast Asia, this compact catfish brings energy, color, and character to medium-sized community or predator tanks.

With a torpedo-shaped body and striking contrast in coloration, the Yellow Bumblebee Catfish not only adds aesthetic appeal—it also serves as an efficient scavenger. Perfect for aquarists looking for an unusual and lively oddball fish, this species blends beautifully into planted or rock-heavy aquascapes.

🐟 Species Profile:

• Scientific Name: Pseudomystus siamensis

• Common Names: Yellow Bumblebee Catfish, Asian Bumblebee Catfish

• Adult Size: 4–6 inches

• Temperament: Semi-aggressive, nocturnal

• Tank Size: 30+ gallons

• Water Parameters: 72–80°F | pH 6.5–7.5 | Soft to moderate hardness

• Diet: Carnivore – sinking pellets, bloodworms, shrimp, meaty frozen foods

🛠️ Tank Setup & Compatibility:

Yellow Bumblebee Catfish thrive in:

• Tanks with hiding spots, caves, driftwood, and low lighting

• Substrates that allow for burrowing or stealthy movement

• Moderate flow environments with stable water quality

Compatible with:

• Barbs, larger tetras, loaches, peaceful cichlids, and robust catfish

• May eat nano fish or shrimp, so avoid housing with very small species

• Great for predator-style or oddball setups

Behavior:

• 🌙 Nocturnal – most active after lights out

• 🧼 Scavenger – cleans up leftover food and detritus

• 🐾 Territorial – can be aggressive with other bottom dwellers if space is limited

🛒 Why Buy from RobsAquatics.com?

Each Yellow Bumblebee Catfish is:

• ✅ Vividly colored and carefully inspected for health

• ✅ Eating well on frozen and prepared diets

• ✅ Shipped live with our Live Arrival Guarantee

• ✅ A fantastic addition to colorful predator tanks or unique catfish collections

📦 Add a bold splash of color and behavior to your tank with the Yellow Bumblebee Catfish—a compact powerhouse perfect for oddball fish enthusiasts. Now available at RobsAquatics.com.