Amblydoras hancocki

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Talking Catfish
Talking Catfish
Species	Amblydoras hancocki
Difficulty	Moderate
Min. Tank Size	132.489 liters 132,489.412 mL 35 US Gallons (132.5L)
Size	15.24 cm 5-6 " (12.7-15.2cm)
pH	5.8 - 7.6
Temp.	295.928 K 22.778 °C 532.67 °R 300.928 K 27.778 °C 541.67 °R73 -82 °F (22.8-27.8°C)
Water Hardness	5-19
Stocking Ratio	1:1 M:F
Availability	Uncommon
Diet	Omnivore Pellet Foods Flake Foods Live Foods
Life Span	8-12 years

[edit] Alternative names

Talking Catfish, Blue-eye Catfish, Marbled Raphael Catfish, Marbled Talking Catfish

[edit] Other Scientific Names

Amblydoras hancockii

[edit] Sexing

Males are more slender than females. The females underside is creamy white whereas the males is speckled.

[edit] Tank compatibility

An excellent community fish that should not bother other tank residents. Do not keep with aggressive fish.

[edit] Diet

This fish has a ferocious appetite and will gorge themselves at feeding time to the point they are fit to burst. Take care not to overfeed this fish, they will scavenge.

[edit] Feeding regime

Feed once or twice a day.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Will not harm plants, and requires a place to hide. Will wedge themselves into small gaps so take care with exposed heaters or filter arrangements.

[edit] Behaviour

A peaceful scavenger most active at night. Younger fish will be more active during the day.

[edit] Identification

Marbled brown in colour, this catfish has three sets of long barbels and a wide head.

[edit] Pictures

[edit] External links

• Fishbase
• Planet Catfish