Batasio Catfish (Batasio batasio)

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Contents 1 Alternative names 1.1 Synonyms 2 Sexing 3 Tank compatibility 4 Diet 5 Feeding regime 6 Environment Specifics 7 Behaviour 8 Identification 9 Pictures 10 External links

Alternative names

Batasio Catfish

Synonyms

Pimelodus batasio, Gagata batasio, Macrones batasio

Sexing

Males have an elongate genital papilla in front of the anal fin.

Tank compatibility

A peaceful Catfish that does best in groups of at least 3-4 or more of its own kind. Keep with other fish that enjoy strong currents such as Danios and river Loaches.

Diet

This fish prefers meaty live/frozen food such as bloodworm and daphnia.

Feeding regime

Feed once or twice a day.

Environment Specifics

Provide this fish with a spacious well-filtered tank with plenty of hiding places in rockwork and bogwood. They prefer tanks with a strong current and plenty of oxgyenation. They can be quite sensitive so the tank should be well matured.

Behaviour

An active and peaceful catfish.

Identification

This Catfish has a compressed but slightly elongated body with short barbels. They are pale creamy yellow in colour with a thin black mid-lateral stripe.

Pictures

External links

• Fishbase (Mirrors: )

• Planet Catfish
• Practical Fishkeeping