Ameiurus natalis

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Yellow Bullhead
Bullhead Catfish
Species	Ameiurus natalis
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")
pH	6.0 - 8.0
Temp.	278.15 K 5 °C 500.67 °R 294.817 K 21.667 °C 530.67 °R41 -71 °F (5-21.7°C)
Water Hardness	6-10
Stocking Ratio	1:1 M:F
Availability	Uncommon
Diet	Carnivore Pellet Foods Flake Foods Live Foods
Life Span	15-18 years

[edit] Alternative names

Bullhead Catfish, Bull's Mouth, Yellow Catfish, Butter Catfish, White Whiskered Bullhead, Yellow Belly Catfish, Yellow Bullhead

[edit] Other Scientific Names

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, and tubifex 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.

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[edit] External links

• Fishbase
• Planet Catfish