Chinese Longsnout Catfish (Leiocassis longirostris)

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Chinese Longsnout Catfish

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Chinese Longsnout Catfish

Leiocassis longirostris

946 Litres (250 US G.)

61-88.9cm (24-35 ")

sg

Freshwater

pH

6.0 - 7.5

20-23.9°C (68 -75 °F)

5-12 °d

1:1 M:F

10-20 years

Family

Bagridae





Additional names

Chinese Longsnout Catfish

Additional scientific names

Tachysurus longirostris, Leiocassis longirostris, Liocassis longirostris, Pelteobagrus longirostris, Pseudobagrus longirostris


Tank compatibility

Chinese Longsnout Catfish are aggressive and should not be kept with smaller fish species.


Diet

Chinese Longsnout Catfish feed on crustaceans, small fish, as well as invertebrates.

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