Hypentelium nigricans
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| Northern Hog Sucker | |
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| Northern Hog Sucker | |
| Species | Hypentelium nigricans |
| Difficulty | Challenging |
| Min. Tank Size | 567.812 liters 567,811.767 mL 150 US Gallons (567.8L) |
| Size | 24.016 in
55-61 cm (21.7-24") |
| pH | 6.5 - 7.5 |
| Temp. | 288.15 K 59 °F 518.67 °R 295.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
6-16 |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Rare |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
8-15 years |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Northern Hog Sucker
[edit] Sexing
- Unknown
[edit] Tank compatibility
- Top, Middle or Bottom feeder?
[edit] Diet
- More detail on diet...
[edit] Feeding regime
- How often to feed, etc.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Unknown
[edit] Behaviour
- Unknown
[edit] Identification
- How to id the animal.
[edit] Pictures
[edit] External links
Facts about Hypentelium nigricans
| Availability | Rare |
| Common name | Northern Hog Sucker |
| Diet | Carnivore + |
| Difficulty | Challenging |
| Family | Catostomidae + |
| Foods | Pellet Food +, Flake Food +, and Live Food + |
| Maximum Size | 24.016 in (61 cm) + |
| Maximum age | 15 + |
| Maximum hardness | 16 + |
| Maximum pH | 7.5 + |
| Maximum temperature | 295.15 K (22 °C, 71.6 °F, 531.27 °R) + |
| Minimum Tank Size | 150 US Gallon (567.812 liters, 567,811.767 mL) + |
| Minimum hardness | 6 + |
| Minimum pH | 6.5 + |
| Minimum temperature | 288.15 K (15 °C, 59 °F, 518.67 °R) + |
| Scientific name | Hypentelium nigricans |


