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Centromochlus perugiae
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| Oil Catfish | |
| Species | Centromochlus perugiae |
| Family | Auchenipteridae |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 45.425 liters 45,424.941 mL 12 US Gallons (45.4L) |
| Size | 6.35 cm
2-2.5 " (5.1-6.4cm) |
| sg | Freshwater |
| pH | 6.5 - 7.2 |
| Temp. | 297.039 K 23.889 °C 534.67 °R 300.928 K |
| Water Hardness |
6-10 °d |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:2 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
5-8 years |
| Habitat | |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Oil Catfish, Oil Woodcatfish, Perugia's Woodcat
[edit] Synonyms
- Tatia perugiae
[edit] Sexing
- They are identifiable between the two sexes by the anal fin. The females is smooth and rounded, whereas the males is modified with the first and second ray thickened and longer.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- A peaceful little catfish, quite shy so do not keep with aggressive fish. Quite sociable and appreciates company of its own kind. Will be a threat to very small fish or fry under 1" long.
[edit] Diet
- Prefers a carnivorous diet, appreciates blood worm, daphnia and catfish tablets.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Once or twice a day after lights out.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Requires plenty of hiding places to hide during the day.
[edit] Behaviour
- A nocturnal catfish, will only appear during the day, or when the lights are on, if bribed with food and comfortable with their surroundings. Quite shy, do not keep with aggressive fish.
[edit] Identification
- They have a rounded head with a large mouth and the eyes set well forward and clear fins. The base colour is creamy white overlaid with a black irregular reticulated pattern.
