African Glass Catfish (Pareutropius buffei)
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African Glass Catfish
African Glass Catfish
Pareutropius buffei
95 Litres (25 US G.)
5.1-7.6cm (2-3 ")
Freshwater
6.5 - 7.5
23 -26 °C (73.4-78.8°F)
4-12 °d
1:1 M:F
5-8 years
Family
Schilbeidae
Contents
Additional names
- African Glass Catfish, Three Striped African Glass Catfish
Additional scientific names
- Eutropiellus buffei, Eutropius buffei, Eutropiellus vandeweyeri
Origin
- Widespread in Nigerian & Cameroon Rivers.
Sexing
- Mature females will have thicker bodies than males, is not easy to spot however unless they are in a group together for comparison.
Tank compatibility
- A shy peaceful catfish that should be kept in shoals of at least 5-6 individuals. Will do well with other peaceful active fish including Loaches and African Tetras.
Diet
- Should not be a fussy eater accepting most catfish pellets and flake as well as live/frozen foods such as bloodworm and brine shrimp.
Feeding regime
- Feed once or twice a day.
Environment Specifics
- Provide this fish with a spacious tank with dense planting and hiding places in bogwood and rock around the edges with some open swimming space towards the centre of the tank. A long tank is best for this fish and they do not appreciate very bright lighting so floating plants are desirable.
Behaviour
- An active little fish that can be quite shy, it finds confidence when in groups of its own kind.
Identification
- A long and slender fish with a forked caudal fin which can be mistaken for Pareutropius debauwi, it is difficult to tell these fish apart when juvenile. It has three bold lateral body stripes, the lower is broken around the pelvic fins and a stripe or spot on each of the caudal fin lobes.
Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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