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Ameiurus natalis
From The Aquarium Wiki
| Yellow Bullhead | |
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| Bullhead Catfish | |
| Species | Ameiurus natalis |
| Family | Ictaluridae |
| Difficulty | Challenging |
| Min. Tank Size | 1,324.894 liters 1,324,894.123 mL 350 US Gallons (1324.9L) |
| Size | 18.898 in
40-48 cm (15.7-18.9") |
| sg | Freshwater |
| pH | 6.0 - 8.0 |
| Temp. | 278.15 K 5 °C 500.67 °R 294.817 K |
| Water Hardness |
6-10 °d |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
15-18 years |
| Habitat | |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Bullhead Catfish, Bull's Mouth, Yellow Catfish, Butter Catfish, White Whiskered Bullhead, Yellow Belly Catfish, Yellow Bullhead
[edit] Synonyms
- Ictalurus natalis, Pimelodus natalis
[edit] Sexing
- Most females have a noticeably larger anal fin. This may or not be present in juveniles.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- This fish can be aggressive, but only to fish larger than itself. Smaller fish will disappear overnight.
[edit] Diet
- Commercial flake food, bloodworms, lean meats, fish, and worms are favorites of the bullhead.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Once or twice a day.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- A coldwater fish, hardy and can survive in outdoor ponds in temperate regions.
[edit] Behaviour
- These fish are mainly nocturnal, but may be active during the day.
[edit] Identification
- This fish is elongate and rounded in shape with small fins and a rounded caudal fin. It has small eyes, a large head and an equally large mouth complete with several sets of barbels. It is a deep red-brown in colour with a paler cream-yellow belly.
