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Akysis prashadi
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| Indawgyi Stream Catfish | |
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| Indawgyi Stream Catfish | |
| Species | Akysis prashadi |
| Family | Akysidae |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 37.854 liters 37,854.118 mL 10 US Gallons (37.9L) |
| Size | 6.096 cm
2-2.4 " (5.1-6.1cm) |
| pH | 6.4 - 7.2 |
| Temp. | 288.706 K 15.556 °C 519.67 °R 294.817 K |
| Water Hardness |
6-10 °d |
| Stocking Ratio | 2:3 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
5-8 years |
| Habitat | |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Indawgyi Stream Catfish
[edit] Synonyms
- Akysis variegatus variegatus
[edit] Sexing
[edit] Tank compatibility
- Very small fish (such as fry) will be eaten.
[edit] Diet
- Will most likely not take prepared food but should take any frozen or live food.
[edit] Feeding regime
- How often to feed, etc.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Unknown
[edit] Behaviour
- Likes to burrow into the sand with only their barbels sticking out.
[edit] Identification
- Often confused with Akysis hendricksoni, but A. prashadi has a narrower head, narrower set eyes, and smaller body. Colour is brownish tan with small brown spots on head. Larger dark brown or blackish spots are found on the main body.
