Platystacus cotylephorus

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Whiptailed Banjo Catfish
Whiptailed Banjo Catfish
Species Platystacus cotylephorus
Difficulty Moderate
Min. Tank Size 170.344 liters
170,343.53 mL

45 US Gallons (170.3L)

Size 33.02 cm

12-13 " (30.5-33cm)

pH 6.0 - 8.2
Temp. 294.817 K
21.667 °C
530.67 °R

298.15 K
25 °C
536.67 °R71 -77 °F (21.7-25°C)

Water Hardness

10-20

Stocking Ratio 1:2 M:F
Availability Uncommon
Diet

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

Life Span

8-12 years


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[edit] Alternative names

Whiptailed Banjo Catfish, Banded Banjo Catfish, Mottled Eel-Tailed Banjo Catfish

[edit] Other Scientific Names

Aspredo cotylephorus, Cotylephorus blochii, Silurus hexadactylus

[edit] Sexing

Male and female colouration differs, the females are mostly brown with little mottling, whereas the males are darker with distincitive mottling. Mature males have larger pectoral fins than equally aged females.

[edit] Tank compatibility

A relatively peaceful fish, keep with medium sized or larger fish, smaller fish run the risk of being eaten. Do not keep with anything nippy.

[edit] Diet

Will eat most foods, a scavenger.

[edit] Feeding regime

A nocturnal feeder, feed after lights out. May be tempted out with frozen or live foods during the day.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Prefers a sandy or small gravel subsrate as this fish will spend most of the day buried. Decor should be secure so that the burrowing fish cannot get crushed or hurt. Prefers neutral PH and medium to hard water.

[edit] Behaviour

Peaceful and fairly inactive during the day, preferring to stay hidden.

[edit] Identification

An exceptionally elongated fish, with a wide body and very long tail, giving this fish its common name. Colouration varies from fish to fish, but is generally a deep mottled brown with a pale underside.

[edit] Species Note

This fish is capable of making bark-like sounds by moving their pectoral fins quickly together. These sounds are mainly made during mating or when threatened.

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Facts about Platystacus cotylephorus
Availability Uncommon
Common name Whiptailed Banjo Catfish
Diet Omnivore  +
Difficulty Moderate
Family Aspredinidae  +
Foods Pellet Food  +, Flake Food  +, and Live Food  +
Maximum Size 13 in (33.02 cm)  +
Maximum age 12  +
Maximum hardness 20  +
Maximum pH 8.2  +
Maximum temperature 298.15 K (25 °C, 77 °F, 536.67 °R)  +
Minimum Tank Size 45 US Gallon (170.344 liters, 170,343.53 mL)  +
Minimum hardness 10  +
Minimum pH 6  +
Minimum temperature 294.817 K (21.667 °C, 71 °F, 530.67 °R)  +
Scientific name Platystacus cotylephorus
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