Trachelyopterus insignis

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Flag Woodcat
Flag Woodcat
Species Trachelyopterus insignis
Difficulty Moderate
Min. Tank Size 170.344 liters
170,343.53 mL

45 US Gallons (170.3L)

Size 20.32 cm

7-8 " (17.8-20.3cm)

pH 6.2 - 7.2
Temp. 296.15 K
73.4 °F
533.07 °R

301.15 K
82.4 °F
542.07 °R
23 -28 °C (73.4-82.4°F)

Water Hardness

10-25

Stocking Ratio 2:3 M:F
Availability Uncommon
Diet

Carnivore
Live Foods
Other (See article)

Life Span

5-10 years

Contents

[edit] Alternative names

Flag Woodcat, Wood Catfish

[edit] Other Scientific Names

Auchenipterichthys insignis, Parauchenipterus insignis

[edit] Sexing

Unknown

[edit] Tank compatibility

Top, Middle or Bottom feeder?

[edit] Diet

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[edit] Feeding regime

How often to feed, etc.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Unknown

[edit] Behaviour

Unknown

[edit] Identification

How to id the animal.

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Facts about Trachelyopterus insignis
Availability Uncommon
Common name Flag Woodcat , and Wood Catfish
Diet Carnivore  +
Difficulty Moderate
Family Auchenipteridae  +
Foods Live Food  +, and Other Foods  +
Maximum Size 8 in (20.32 cm)  +
Maximum age 10  +
Maximum hardness 25  +
Maximum pH 7.2  +
Maximum temperature 301.15 K (28 °C, 82.4 °F, 542.07 °R)  +
Minimum Tank Size 45 US Gallon (170.344 liters, 170,343.53 mL)  +
Minimum hardness 10  +
Minimum pH 6.2  +
Minimum temperature 296.15 K (23 °C, 73.4 °F, 533.07 °R)  +
Scientific name Trachelyopterus insignis, Auchenipterichthys insignis, and Parauchenipterus insignis
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