Striped African Glass Catfish (Pareutropius debauwi)

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Striped African Glass Catfish

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Striped African Glass Catfish

Pareutropius debauwi

95 Litres (25 US G.)

10.2-12.7cm (4-5 ")

sg

Freshwater

pH

6.4 - 7.4

23 -26 °C (73.4-78.8°F)

4-12 °d

1:1 M:F

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

5-8 years

Family

Schilbeidae



Additional names

Striped African Glass Catfish, Debauwi Catfish, Dwarf Pangasius

Additional scientific names

Ansorgia debauwi, Ansorgia vittata, Ansorgiichthys vittatus, Eutopiella debauwi, Eutropeillus debauwi, Eutropiellus debauwi, Eutropiellus kasai, Eutropiellus vittatus, Eutropius debauwis


Origin[edit]

Found in the Congo River drainage.


Sexing[edit]

Mature females will have thicker bodies than males, is not easy to spot however unless they are in a group together for comparison.


Tank compatibility[edit]

A shy peaceful catfish that should be kept in shoals of at least 5-6 individuals. Will do well with other peaceful active fish including Loaches and African Tetras.


Diet[edit]

Should not be a fussy eater accepting most catfish pellets and flake as well as live/frozen foods such as bloodworm and brine shrimp.


Feeding regime[edit]

Feed once or twice a day.


Environment specifics[edit]

Provide this fish with a spacious tank with dense planting and hiding places in bogwood and rock around the edges with some open swimming space towards the centre of the tank. A long tank is best for this fish and they do not appreciate very bright lighting so floating plants are desirable.


Behaviour[edit]

An active little fish that can be quite shy, it finds confidence when in groups of its own kind.


Identification[edit]

A long and slender fish with a forked caudal fin which can be mistaken for Pareutropius buffei, it is difficult to tell these fish apart when juvenile. Adults have a strong mid-lateral stripe and there should be no dark spots on the caudal fin.

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