Sun Catfish and Blue Mahseer in a freshwater aquarium in Mumbai

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A freshwater aquarium in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, containing Sun Catfish (Horabagrus brachysoma) and Blue Mahseer (Tor khudree). The Sun Catfish are recognizable by their golden-yellow coloration, long white barbels, and distinctive black spot behind the gills. Larger Blue Mahseer are also visible, displaying silvery scales and streamlined bodies adapted to riverine habitats. The aquarium setup includes dark rocky décor and natural-style vegetation, creating an environment that resembles freshwater ecosystems. Both fish species are native to the Indian subcontinent and are known from river systems in southern and western India.