Black Driftwood Catfish (Trachycorystes trachycorystes)
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Black Driftwood Catfish
Black Driftwood Catfish
Trachycorystes trachycorystes
284 Litres (75 US G.)
30.5-35.6cm (12-14 ")
Freshwater
6.4 - 7.0
22.8-28.9°C (73 -84 °F)
8-15 °d
1:1 M:F
5-10 years
Family
Auchenipteridae
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Contents
Additional names
- Black Driftwood Catfish, Black Catfish
Additional scientific names
- Auchenipterus trachycorystes, Trachycorystes typus
Origin
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Sexing
- Males have a genital papilla and do not grow as large as females. Males are also reported to develop thickened barbels and/or larger dorsal spines.
Tank compatibility
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Diet
- This is a predatory fish and probably feeds on fish and crustaceans, such as shrimps. It should take frozen shrimp and chunks of frozen fish and may also accept sinking catfish pellets.
Feeding regime
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Environment Specifics
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Behaviour
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Identification
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Pictures
Videos
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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- Planet Catfish
- Practical Fishkeeping Interesting Imports
