Kelah Bara Tembat — Malaysian Red Mahseer

Product Description

The Kelah Bara Tembat is a stunning variety of Malay mahseer (genus Tor), prized for its fiery red scales that evoke the glow of embers. Originating from the pristine rivers around Kenyir and Tembat in Terengganu, this variant stands out among mahseer for its rarity, beauty, and cultural significance. Collectors cherish this fish for both its elegance and the thrill of acquiring such a hard-to-find treasure.

Care Instructions

• Habitat Setup: Keep in a spacious, well-oxygenated aquarium or flow-through system with clean, cool water. Mimic their natural riverine environment with gravel or rocky substrates.

• Water Quality: Maintain pristine water conditions—mahseer are highly sensitive to pollutants, and quality greatly influences their coloration.

• Diet: Offer a varied diet including live or frozen foods, invertebrates, and fruit-based feeds to replicate wild foraging behaviors as some mahseer are known to consume forest fruits. 

• Growth & Size: These fish can grow large; juveniles may suit large aquariums, but mature individuals are best kept in ponds or outdoor enclosures.