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Blue Whale Catfish (Cetopsis coecutiens)
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| Blue Whale Catfish | |
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| Blue Whale Catfish | |
| Species | Cetopsis coecutiens |
| Family | Cetopsidae |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 227.125 liters 227,124.707 mL 60 US Gallons (227.1L) |
| Size | 26.924 cm
9-10.6 " (22.9-26.9cm) |
| sg | Freshwater |
| pH | 6.0 - 7.4 |
| Temp. | 295.372 K 22.222 °C 531.67 °R 299.261 K |
| Water Hardness |
2-15 °d |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
8-12 years |
| Habitat | |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Baby Whale Catfish, Blue Shark Catfish, Blue Torpedo Catfish, Blue Whale Catfish, Whale Catfish
[edit] Synonyms
- Silurus coecutiens
[edit] Sexing
- Males are slimmer than females and have a more pointed dorsal fin.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- This fish does not play well with others and is best in a species tank. It will eat smaller fish and take chunks out of larger fish. It may possibly cohabit with armoured catfish provided they are both kept well fed.
[edit] Diet
- This fish should accept most meaty foods and has a good appetite. A diet of foods such as shrimp, mussels, cockle, lancefish and earthworms is welcomed, live fish are not necessary. Some individuals may take some dry foods, but not all.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Feed once or twice a day. This fish has a huge appetite so be careful not to overfeed.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- The Blue Whale Catfish prefers a laterally spacious tank with a good current flowing through it and good oxygenation, either with a filter breaking the surface or a powerhead. It is unfussy with décor, large rocks or bits of sturdy bogwood will suffice. It does not appreciate bright lighting, a dimly lit tank is best.
[edit] Behaviour
- A large mid-swimming nocturnal predatory catfish. It is said these fish will shoal in the wild, but this has not really been seen in captivity.
[edit] Identification
- This fish earns its common name well, the body is elongated and stream-lined with a very rounded head. The dorsal fin is relatively small and pointed and the eyes are small. It is silvery-blue in colour, paler on the belly.
