Mystus gulio

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Gulio Catfish
Gulio Catfish
Species	Mystus gulio
Difficulty	Moderate
Min. Tank Size	227.125 liters 227,124.707 mL 60 US Gallons (227.1L)
Size	40.64 cm 14-16 " (35.6-40.6cm)
pH	6.0 - 7.8
Temp.	293.15 K 20 °C 527.67 °R 299.817 K 26.667 °C 539.67 °R68 -80 °F (20-26.7°C)
Water Hardness	8-12
Stocking Ratio	1:1 M:F
Availability	Uncommon
Diet	Carnivore Pellet Foods Live Foods
Life Span	2-5 years

[edit] Alternative names

Gulio Catfish, Long Whiskers Catfish

[edit] Other Scientfic Names

Aspidobagrus gulio, Bagrus albilabrus, B. gulio, Macrones gulio, Pimelodus gulio, Pseudobagrus gulio

[edit] Sexing

Males have an elongate genital papilla in front of the anal fin.

[edit] Tank compatibility

Peaceful but can eat smaller fish, keep with similar sized fish.

[edit] Diet

Prefers sinking meaty foods.

[edit] Feeding regime

Twice a day.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Prefers a Brackish set up with driftwood and rocks. Can be adapted to Freshwater.

[edit] Behaviour

A social fish, shoals in the wild.

[edit] Identification

Dull grey/green coloured body with long barbels, white belly and a short adipose fin.

[edit] Pictures

[edit] External links

• Fishbase
• Planet Catfish