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Callichthys callichthys
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| Armored Catfish | |
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| Armored Catfish | |
| Species | Callichthys callichthys |
| Family | Callichthyidae |
| 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) |
| sg | Freshwater |
| pH | 5.8 - 8.0 |
| Temp. | 291.15 K 64.4 °F 524.07 °R 298.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
0-30 °d |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:2 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
5-8 years |
| Habitat | |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Armored Catfish, Cascarudo, Bubblenest Catfish, Hassar, Mailed Catfish
[edit] Synonyms
- Callichthys affinis, Callichthys arcifer, Callichthys asper, Callichthys caelatus, Callichthys callichthys bolteni, Callichthys callichthys demararae, Callichthys depressus, Callichthys hemifractus, Callichthys kneri, Callichthys laeviceps, Callichthys loricatus, Callichthys tamoata, Silurus callichthys
[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 colour.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- A generally peaceful nocturnal fish that should be housed with fish larger than 2.5" (6.4cm), smaller fish may be eaten. Does well with similar sized peaceful non-nippy South American fish.
[edit] Diet
- Can eat most regular prepared aquarium foods. Will accept most sinking foods including bloodworm as well as vegetable matter.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Feed once or twice a day. This fish is nocturnal so is best fed after lights out.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- This fish is sub-tropical. It should have a spacious tank with a fine gravel substrate and stable décor and well rooted plants. Delicate plants may be uprooted. It is an excellent jumper and the tank should be well-covered.
[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.
- In the wild this fish can "crawl" using it's ventral fins to move from a dried up habitat to a better one.
[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.
