Difference between revisions of "Mystus mysticetus"
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| − | + | == Sexing == | |
| − | + | :Males have long genital papilla in front of the anal fin. | |
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| − | + | == Tank compatibility == | |
| − | + | :Generally peaceful bottom-dweller but may be predatory towards fish smaller than itself. They can be kept with conspecifics as they are not overly territorial. | |
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| + | == Diet == | ||
| + | :Will eat most foods including sinking pellet as well as live/frozen foods such as [[bloodworm]]. | ||
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| + | == Feeding regime == | ||
| + | :Feed once or twice a day. | ||
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| + | == Environment specifics == | ||
| + | :Provide a mature well-filtered tank with plenty of hiding places provided in [[bogwood]] and rocks. Compatible in planted tanks. | ||
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| + | == Behaviour == | ||
| + | :A peaceful bottom dwelling fish. | ||
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| + | == Identification == | ||
| + | :An elongate fish that is silver-blue in colour with three faint dark lateral lines, two bold white lateral lines and a pale belly. Fins are translucent with three sets of [[barbel]]s around the mouth. | ||
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Latest revision as of 03:16, 13 December 2017
Mystic Bagrid
Mystic Bagrid
Mystus mysticetus
114 Litres (30 US G.)
12.7-13.2cm (5-5.2 ")
Freshwater
6.0 - 7.0
22 -27 °C (71.6-80.6°F)
3-10 °d
1:1 M:F
5-10 years
Family
Bagridae
Contents
Sexing[edit]
- Males have long genital papilla in front of the anal fin.
Tank compatibility[edit]
- Generally peaceful bottom-dweller but may be predatory towards fish smaller than itself. They can be kept with conspecifics as they are not overly territorial.
Diet[edit]
- Will eat most foods including sinking pellet as well as live/frozen foods such as bloodworm.
Feeding regime[edit]
- Feed once or twice a day.
Environment specifics[edit]
- Provide a mature well-filtered tank with plenty of hiding places provided in bogwood and rocks. Compatible in planted tanks.
Behaviour[edit]
- A peaceful bottom dwelling fish.
Identification[edit]
- An elongate fish that is silver-blue in colour with three faint dark lateral lines, two bold white lateral lines and a pale belly. Fins are translucent with three sets of barbels around the mouth.
Pictures[edit]
External links[edit]
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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