Gulio Catfish (Mystus gulio)

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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

Gulio Catfish, Long Whiskers Catfish

Synonyms

Aspidobagrus gulio, Bagrus albilabrus, Bagrus gulio, Macrones gulio, Pimelodus gulio, Pseudobagrus gulio, Aoria gulio

Sexing

Males have an elongate genital papilla in front of the anal fin.

Tank compatibility

Peaceful but can eat smaller fish, keep with similar sized fish.

Diet

Prefers sinking meaty foods.

Feeding regime

Twice a day.

Environment Specifics

Prefers a Brackish set up with driftwood and rocks. Can be adapted to Freshwater.

Behaviour

A social fish, shoals in the wild.

Identification

Dull grey/green coloured body with long barbels, white belly and a short adipose fin.

Pictures

External links

• Fishbase (Mirrors: )

• Planet Catfish