Callichthys callichthys

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Armored Catfish
Armored Catfish
Species	Callichthys callichthys
Difficulty	Moderate
Min. Tank Size	132.489 liters 132,489.412 mL 35 US Gallons (132.5L)
Size	20.32 cm 7-8 " (17.8-20.3cm)
pH	5.8 - 8.0
Temp.	291.15 K 64.4 °F 524.07 °R 298.15 K 77 °F 536.67 °R18 -25 °C (64.4-77°F)
Water Hardness	0-30
Stocking Ratio	1:2 M:F
Availability	Uncommon
Diet	Omnivore Pellet Foods Flake Foods Live Foods
Life Span	5-8 years

[edit] Alternative names

Armored Catfish, Cascarudo, Bubblenest Catfish, Hassar, Mailed Catfish

[edit] Other Scientific Names

It was originally described as Silurus callichthys by Carolus Linnaeus in 1758.

[edit] Origin

C. callichthys is distributed in all major river drainages of South America. It has a very wide range, extending from Trinidad to Buenos Aires, Argentina, including the upper Amazon River and Paraguay River systems.

[edit] Sexing

The females are larger and more robust than the males, while the males are brighter in color.

[edit] Tank compatibility

Top, Middle or Bottom feeder?

[edit] Diet

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[edit] Environment Specifics

This fish is sub-tropical.

[edit] Behaviour

It is a peaceful and relatively undemanding species, usually active in dim light or at night, but hiding when the light is bright. It is an excellent jumper and the tank should be well-covered.

[edit] Identification

Males are a delicate blue or violet sheen laterally with a more developed and longer pectoral fin spine that is reddish brown and edged with orange or reddish orange, the females are a dull olive-green.

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[edit] External links

• Fishbase
• Planet Catfish
• Mongabay