Silurus glanis
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| European Wels | |
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| European Wels | |
| Species | Silurus glanis |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 1,892.706 liters 1,892,705.89 mL 500 US Gallons (1892.7L) |
| Size | 196.85 in
400-500 cm (157.5-196.9") |
| pH | 6.5 - 7.5 |
| Temp. | 291.15 K 64.4 °F 524.07 °R 296.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
4-20 |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
12-30 years |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- European Wels, Wels Catfish
[edit] Sexing
- Unknown
[edit] Tank compatibility
- Mainly a substrate fish, it will also move around the upper water columns, mainly in search of food. Only keep with fish that will not fit into its mouth.
[edit] Diet
- Naturally, it feeds on fish, large invertebrates and small waterfowl. In the aquarium, it is likely that almost nay foods offered will be eaten, and so with this, provide a variety in diet. Meaty foods should be given to this fish every so often.
[edit] Feeding regime
- A large feeding every 3 or 4 days, more often when young.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Needs as much room as possible, so decorations may be out of the question. Provide good aeration and excellent filtration, as these are somewhat messy fish and water quality may deteriorate quickly.
[edit] Behaviour
- Mainly predatory. Remains, for the most part, calm in aquariums, and is fairly inactive.
[edit] Identification
- A large, brown catfish, differing from most other catfish by having a long, eel-like tail.
[edit] Notes
- One of the largest fish alive, the Wels Catfish has been recorded at a 5 metre length, although this record is doubtful and sightings today of fish this size are rare.
