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Dianema longibarbis

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Porthole Catfish
Porthole Catfish
Species Dianema longibarbis
Family Callichthyidae
Difficulty Moderate
Min. Tank Size 94.635 liters
94,635.295 mL

25 US Gallons (94.6L)

Size 3.15 in

7-8 cm (2.8-3.1")

sg Freshwater
pH 5.5 - 7.0
Temp. 295.15 K
71.6 °F
531.27 °R

299.15 K
78.8 °F
538.47 °R
22 -26 °C (71.6-78.8°F)

Water Hardness

2-20 °d

Stocking Ratio 1:1 M:F
Availability Uncommon
Diet

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods

Life Span

3-5 years

Habitat

South America

Contents

[edit] Alternative names

Porthole Catfish

[edit] Sexing

Females are slightly larger than males.

[edit] Tank compatibility

Primarily a bottom dwelling fish, they do well with most species, so long as they aren't particularly aggressive.

[edit] Diet

More detail on diet...

[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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[edit] External links

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