African Shovelnose Catfish (Parauchenoglanis loennbergi)
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African Shovelnose Catfish
African Shovelnose Catfish
Parauchenoglanis loennbergi
170 Litres (45 US G.)
15.2-25.4cm (6-10 ")
Freshwater
6.5 - 7.5
22.2-25.6°C (72 -78 °F)
8-12 °d
1:1 M:F
5-8 years
Family
Claroteidae
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Contents
Additional names
- African Shovelnose Catfish, Dotted Catfish
Additional scientific names
- Auchenoglanis guttatus, Pimelodus guttatus, Parauchenoglanis guttatus
Sexing
- It is difficult to visually sex this fish, male may be larger than the female. Little is known about breeding this fish.
Tank compatibility
- Stock with equal or larger fish as this catfish will eat smaller fish.
Diet
- Omnivorous and will except most foods, does well with high-protein foods. Will scavenge after lights out.
Feeding regime
- Feed once or twice a day.
Behaviour
- Can be territorial towards similar species.
Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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