Malapterurus electricus
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| Electric Catfish | |
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| Electric Catfish | |
| Species | Malapterurus electricus |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 605.666 liters 605,665.885 mL 160 US Gallons (605.7L) |
| Size | 48.031 in
100-122 cm (39.4-48") |
| pH | 6.5 - 8.2 |
| Temp. | 296.15 K 73.4 °F 533.07 °R 303.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
10-20 |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Rare |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
8-10 years |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Electric Catfish
[edit] Other Scientific Names
- Silurus electricus
[edit] Sexing
- Mature males are more slender than females.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- This fish is best kept in a lone species tank. This fish will predate on any tankmates.
[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 Malapterurus electricus
| Availability | Rare |
| Common name | Electric Catfish |
| Diet | Carnivore + |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Family | Malapteruridae + |
| Foods | Pellet Food +, Flake Food +, and Live Food + |
| Maximum Size | 48.031 in (122 cm) + |
| Maximum age | 10 + |
| Maximum hardness | 20 + |
| Maximum pH | 8.2 + |
| Maximum temperature | 303.15 K (30 °C, 86 °F, 545.67 °R) + |
| Minimum Tank Size | 160 US Gallon (605.666 liters, 605,665.885 mL) + |
| Minimum hardness | 10 + |
| Minimum pH | 6.5 + |
| Minimum temperature | 296.15 K (23 °C, 73.4 °F, 533.07 °R) + |
| Scientific name | Malapterurus electricus |
