Mystus mysticetus
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| Mystic Bagrid | |
| Species | Mystus mysticetus |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 113.562 liters 113,562.353 mL 30 US Gallons (113.6L) |
| Size | 13.208 cm
5-5.2 " (12.7-13.2cm) |
| pH | 6.0 - 7.0 |
| Temp. | 295.15 K 71.6 °F 531.27 °R 300.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
3-10 |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
5-10 years |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Mystic Bagrid
[edit] Sexing
- Males have long genital papilla in front of the anal fin.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- Generally peaceful bottom-dweller but may predate on fish smaller than itself. They can be kept with conspecifics as they are not overly territorial.
[edit] Diet
- Will eat most foods including sinking pellet as well as live/frozen foods such as bloodworm.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Feed once or twice a day.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Provide a mature well-filtered tank with plenty of hiding places provided in bogwood and rocks. Compatible in planted tanks.
[edit] Behaviour
- A peaceful bottom dwelling fish.
[edit] Identification
- An elongate fish that is silver-blue in colour with three faint dark lateral lines, two bold white lateral lines and a pale belly. Fins are translucent with three sets of barbels around the mouth.
