Chinese Longsnout Catfish (Leiocassis longirostris)

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Chinese Longsnout Catfish

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Chinese Longsnout Catfish

Leiocassis longirostris

946 Litres (250 US G.)

61-88.9cm (24-35 ")

sg

Freshwater

pH

6.0 - 7.5

20-23.9°C (68 -75 °F)

5-12 °d

1:1 M:F

10-20 years

Family

Bagridae





Additional names

Chinese Longsnout Catfish

Additional scientific names

Tachysurus longirostris, Leiocassis longirostris, Liocassis longirostris, Pelteobagrus longirostris, Pseudobagrus longirostris


Tank compatibility[edit]

Chinese Longsnout Catfish are aggressive and should not be kept with smaller fish species.


Diet[edit]

Chinese Longsnout Catfish feed on crustaceans, small fish, as well as invertebrates.

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