Gulper Catfish (Asterophysus batrachus)
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Gulper Catfish
Gulper Catfish
Asterophysus batrachus
208 Litres (55 US G.)
25.4-27.9cm (10-11 ")
Freshwater
5.6 - 7.0
24 -29 °C (75.2-84.2°F)
5-15 °d
1:1 M:F
8-15 years
Family
Auchenipteridae
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Contents
Additional names
- Gulper Catfish, Ogre Catfish
Origin
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Sexing
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Tank compatibility
- Can only be kept with non-predatory fish too large to be eaten. Anything smaller will fall prey to this Catfish's large mouth.
Diet
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Feeding regime
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Environment Specifics
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Behaviour
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Identification
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Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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