Hypentelium nigricans

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Northern Hog Sucker
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
71.6 °F
531.27 °R
15 -22 °C (59-71.6°F)

Water Hardness

6-16

Stocking Ratio 1:1 M:F
Availability Rare
Diet

Carnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

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

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[edit] Feeding regime

How often to feed, etc.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Unknown

[edit] Behaviour

Unknown

[edit] Identification

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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
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