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 °R
18 -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

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[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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How often to feed, etc.

[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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Facts about Callichthys callichthys
Availability Uncommon
Common name Armored Catfish
Diet Omnivore  +
Difficulty Moderate
Family Callichthyidae  +
Foods Pellet Food  +, Flake Food  +, and Live Food  +
Maximum Size 8 in (20.32 cm)  +
Maximum age 8  +
Maximum hardness 30  +
Maximum pH 8  +
Maximum temperature 298.15 K (25 °C, 77 °F, 536.67 °R)  +
Minimum Tank Size 35 US Gallon (132.489 liters, 132,489.412 mL)  +
Minimum hardness 0  +
Minimum pH 5.8  +
Minimum temperature 291.15 K (18 °C, 64.4 °F, 524.07 °R)  +
Scientific name Callichthys callichthys
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