Gulio Catfish (Mystus gulio)
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Gulio Catfish
Gulio Catfish
Mystus gulio
227 Litres (60 US G.)
35.6-40.6cm (14-16 ")
6.0 - 7.8
20-26.7°C (68 -80 °F)
8-12 °d
1:1 M:F
2-5 years
Family
Bagridae
Contents
Additional names
- Gulio Catfish, Long Whiskers Catfish
Additional scientific names
- Aspidobagrus gulio, Bagrus albilabrus, Bagrus gulio, Macrones gulio, Pimelodus gulio, Pseudobagrus gulio, Aoria gulio
Sexing[edit]
- Males have an elongate genital papilla in front of the anal fin.
Tank compatibility[edit]
- Peaceful but can eat smaller fish, keep with similar sized fish.
Diet[edit]
- Prefers sinking meaty foods.
Feeding regime[edit]
- Twice a day.
Environment specifics[edit]
- Prefers a Brackish set up with driftwood and rocks. Can be adapted to Freshwater.
Behaviour[edit]
- A social fish, shoals in the wild.
Identification[edit]
- Dull grey/green coloured body with long barbels, white belly and a short adipose fin.
Pictures[edit]
External links[edit]
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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