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Amblyceps mangois
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| Indian Torrent Catfish | |
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| Indian Torrent Catfish | |
| Species | Amblyceps mangois |
| Family | Amblycipitidae |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 75.708 liters 75,708.236 mL 20 US Gallons (75.7L) |
| Size | 4.921 in
9-12.5 cm (3.5-4.9") |
| sg | Freshwater |
| pH | 7.0 - 7.5 |
| Temp. | 291.15 K 64.4 °F 524.07 °R 296.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
6-16 °d |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
5-10 years |
| Habitat | |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative Names
- Indian Torrent Catfish, Biting Catfish, Fork-Tailed Catfish
[edit] Synonyms
- Akysis kurzii
[edit] Sexing
- Difficult to visually sex.
[edit] Tank Compatibility
- Best in species tanks, but will not tolerate others of its own kind in close quarters. Due to it's preference to having a strong will only work with fish that tolerant similar conditions such as Danios.
[edit] Diet
- In the wild they eat aquatic insects. In the aquarium they like live or frozen worms.
[edit] Feeding Regime
- Feed once or twice a day.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- In the aquarium this fish should be provided with sand in which to burrow and plenty of other hiding places. It should also have highly oxygenated water and a good current.
[edit] Behaviour
- Territorial and aggressive towards others of its own kind and similar looking fish.
[edit] Identification
- This is an unusual and elongate fish which is olive brown in colour and lighter on the belly. It has a broad blunt head with several sets of long barbels and 34-36 vertebrae. The eyes are small and the fins are generally translucent, the caudal fin is forked.
