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Ameiurus nebulosus
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| Brown Bullhead | |
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| Brown Bullhead Catfish | |
| Species | Ameiurus nebulosus |
| Family | Ictaluridae |
| Difficulty | Challenging |
| Min. Tank Size | 757.082 liters 757,082.356 mL 200 US Gallons (757.1L) |
| Size | 50.8 cm
14-20 " (35.6-50.8cm) |
| sg | Freshwater |
| pH | 6.6 - 7.6 |
| Temp. | 289.15 K 60.8 °F 520.47 °R 299.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
6-16 °d |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet |
Omnivore
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| Life Span |
6-9 years |
| Habitat | |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Brown Bullhead, Barbotte Brune, Northern Brown Bullhead
[edit] Synonyms
- Ameiurus lacustris, Ameiurus vulgaris, Amiurus catus, Amiurus nebulosus, Amiurus vulgaris, Ictalurus nebulosus, Pimelodus atrarius, Pimelodus catus, Pimelodus felis, Pimelodus nebulosus, Pimelodus vulgaris, Silurus coenosis
[edit] Sexing
- Females are fuller bodied when breeding.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- Smaller fish will disappear overnight. Peaceful with fish it can not swallow.
[edit] Diet
- Commercial flake food, bloodworms, lean meats, and tubifex worms are favourites of the bullhead. In the wild they will eat algae, small fish, molluscs, and insects.
[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
- Can be mistaken for Ameiurus melas but has 5-8 large saw like teeth on rear of pectoral spine. It is a large fish with several barbels around the mouth. The body is olive-green/brown in colour with a paler belly while the fins are brown.
