Acrochordonichthys rugosus

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Asian Banjo Catfish
Asian Banjo Catfish
Species Acrochordonichthys rugosus
Difficulty Moderate
Min. Tank Size 56.781 liters
56,781.177 mL

15 US Gallons (56.8L)

Size 4.331 in

10-11 cm (3.9-4.3")

pH 5.0 - 7.0
Temp. 291.15 K
64.4 °F
524.07 °R

297.15 K
75.2 °F
534.87 °R
18 -24 °C (64.4-75.2°F)

Water Hardness

0-12

Stocking Ratio 1:1 M:F
Availability Uncommon
Diet

Carnivore
Live Foods
Other (See article)

Life Span

8-12 years

Contents

[edit] Alternative names

Asian Banjo Catfish

[edit] Sexing

This fish is not easy to visually sex, mature females tend to be more rounder in the belly than males.

[edit] Tank compatibility

Top, Middle or Bottom feeder?

[edit] Diet

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[edit] Feeding regime

How often to feed, etc.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Unknown

[edit] Behaviour

Unknown

[edit] Identification

How to id the animal.

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Facts about Acrochordonichthys rugosus
Availability Uncommon
Common name Asian Banjo Catfish
Diet Carnivore  +
Difficulty Moderate
Family Akysidae  +
Foods Live Food  +, and Other Foods  +
Maximum Size 4.331 in (11 cm)  +
Maximum age 12  +
Maximum hardness 12  +
Maximum pH 7  +
Maximum temperature 297.15 K (24 °C, 75.2 °F, 534.87 °R)  +
Minimum Tank Size 15 US Gallon (56.781 liters, 56,781.177 mL)  +
Minimum hardness 0  +
Minimum pH 5  +
Minimum temperature 291.15 K (18 °C, 64.4 °F, 524.07 °R)  +
Scientific name Acrochordonichthys rugosus
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