Difference between revisions of "Akysis longifilis"

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Pyu Stream Catfish

Pyu Stream Catfish

Akysis longifilis

Difficulty

Moderate

Min. Tank Size

57 Litres (15 US G.)

Size

5.3-5.5 cm (2.1-2.2")

sg

Freshwater

pH

6.7 - 7.2

Temp.

18 -23 °C (64.4-73.4°F)

Water Hardness

6-16 °d

Stocking Ratio

1:1 M:F

Availability

Rare

Diet

Omnivore
Live Foods
Other (See article)

Life Span

3-10 years

Habitat

Asia

Family

Akysidae

Origin

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Sexing

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Tank compatibility

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Diet

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Feeding regime

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Environment Specifics

Should be provided with sand in which to dig and other hiding places.

Behaviour

This fish likes to dig in and hide under sand. Will also hide in caves. Not very active during the day but may come out for food.

Identification

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Species Note

Before 2006 this fish was categorised in with Akysis pictus.^[1]

Pictures

References

External links

• Fishbase (Mirrors: )

• Planet Catfish
• Scotcat
• Akysis longifilis, a new species of catfish (Teleostei: Akysidae) from Myanmar