Horabagrus brachysoma

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Sun Catfish
Sun Catfish
Species	Horabagrus brachysoma
Difficulty	Challenging
Min. Tank Size	283.906 liters 283,905.883 mL 75 US Gallons (283.9L)
Size	45.72 cm 12-18 " (30.5-45.7cm)
pH	6.0 - 7.5
Temp.	296.15 K 73.4 °F 533.07 °R 298.15 K 77 °F 536.67 °R23 -25 °C (73.4-77°F)
Water Hardness	6-16
Stocking Ratio	1:1 M:F
Availability	Uncommon
Diet	Omnivore Pellet Foods Flake Foods Live Foods
Life Span	8-12 years

[edit] Alternative names

Sun Catfish, Günther's Catfish, Bullseye Catfish, Golden Red Tail Catfish, Solar Catfish, Eclipse Catfish

[edit] Other Scientific Names

Pseudobagrus brachysoma

[edit] Sexing

Unknown

[edit] Tank compatibility

This fish is peaceful with similar sized or larger fish and it's own species. Should not be kept with smaller fish however, as they run the risk of being eaten.

[edit] Diet

Not a fussy eater, will take most prepared foods including sinking pellets and flake as well as live/frozen foods.

[edit] Feeding regime

Feed once or twice a day.

[edit] Environment Specifics

This fish does not like bright light and will only venture out during the day in dimly lit tanks. It must have lots of places to hide with many caves provided.

[edit] Behaviour

Is predatory towards fish much smaller than itself. It is nocturnal and will probably only be seen when the lights go out.

[edit] Identification

Is a brownish grey, with short barbels and a large black spots on either side of its flanks; also with a rounded dorsal fin and forked caudal fin.

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[edit] External links

• Fishbase
• Planet Catfish
• Seriously Fish