Batasio Catfish (Batasio batasio)
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Batasio Catfish
Batasio Catfish
Batasio batasio
114 Litres (30 US G.)
7.6-10.2cm (3-4 ")
Freshwater
6.0 - 7.0
17.8-25°C (64 -77 °F)
3-20 °d
1:1 M:F
5-8 years
Family
Bagridae
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Contents
Additional names
- Batasio Catfish
Additional scientific names
- Pimelodus batasio, Gagata batasio, Macrones batasio
Sexing[edit]
- Males have an elongate genital papilla in front of the anal fin.
Tank compatibility[edit]
- A peaceful Catfish that does best in groups of at least 3-4 or more of its own kind. Keep with other fish that enjoy strong currents such as Danios and River Loaches.
Diet[edit]
Feeding regime[edit]
- Feed once or twice a day.
Environment specifics[edit]
- Provide this fish with a spacious well-filtered tank with plenty of hiding places in rockwork and bogwood. They prefer tanks with a strong current and plenty of oxygenation. They can be quite sensitive so the tank should be well matured.
Behaviour[edit]
- An active and peaceful catfish.
Identification[edit]
- This Catfish has a compressed but slightly elongated body with short barbels. They are pale creamy yellow in colour with a thin black mid-lateral stripe.
Pictures[edit]
External links[edit]
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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