Amarginops ornatus
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| African Wood Catfish | |
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| African Wood Catfish | |
| Species | Amarginops ornatus |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 132.489 liters 132,489.412 mL 35 US Gallons (132.5L) |
| Size | 10.236 in
25-26 cm (9.8-10.2") |
| pH | 6.5 - 7.2 |
| Temp. | 293.15 K 68 °F 527.67 °R 298.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
8-17 |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet |
Omnivore
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| Life Span |
5-8 years |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- African Wood Catfish, Ornate Bagrid
[edit] Other Scientific Names
- Amarginops ornatus
[edit] Sexing
- Males are more slender than females. No other external differences.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- Top, Middle or Bottom feeder?
[edit] Diet
- More detail on diet...
[edit] Feeding regime
- How often to feed, etc.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Unknown
[edit] Behaviour
- Unknown
[edit] Identification
- How to id the animal.
[edit] Pictures
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Facts about Amarginops ornatus
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Common name | African Wood Catfish |
| Diet | Omnivore + |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Family | Bagridae + |
| Foods | Pellet Food +, Flake Food +, Live Food +, and Other Foods + |
| Maximum Size | 10.236 in (26 cm) + |
| Maximum age | 8 + |
| Maximum hardness | 17 + |
| Maximum pH | 7.2 + |
| Maximum temperature | 298.15 K (25 °C, 77 °F, 536.67 °R) + |
| Minimum Tank Size | 35 US Gallon (132.489 liters, 132,489.412 mL) + |
| Minimum hardness | 8 + |
| Minimum pH | 6.5 + |
| Minimum temperature | 293.15 K (20 °C, 68 °F, 527.67 °R) + |
| Scientific name | Amarginops ornatus |
