Crystal Eyed Catfish (Hemibagrus wyckii)

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Contents 1 Alternative names 1.1 Synonyms 2 Sexing 3 Tank compatibility 4 Diet 5 Feeding regime 6 Environment Specifics 7 Behaviour 8 Identification 9 Pictures 10 External links

Alternative names

Crystal Eyed Catfish

Synonyms

Bagrus wyckii, Mystus wyckii, Macrones wyckii

Sexing

Unknown

Tank compatibility

A lone predator with a large mouth, no recommended tank mates. If tank mates are attempted the result will usually be the same, one plump happy catfish.

Diet

A carnivorous catfish, will take most meaty foods. A varied diet is recommended.

Feeding regime

Feed once or twice a day.

Environment Specifics

Unknown

Behaviour

Unknown

Identification

Long bodied catfish. Dark grey body with a pale underbelly. Broad sloping head with pale coloured eyes which gives this fish it's common name. Four sets of barbels. The top of the tail is edged with white. Albino variations have been seen.

Pictures

External links

• Fishbase (Mirrors: )

• Planet Catfish
• Scot Cat
• Seriously Fish