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| − | + | :''P. galeatuscomes'' originates from South America including the [[Rio Orosa]] in Peru.<ref>[http://www.scotcat.com/articles/article39.htm Scot Cat - Catfish from Peru]</ref> | |
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| + | == Diet == | ||
| + | :In the wild this fish feeds mostly on small fish, insects, and other prey items. Will occasionally eat fruit. In the aquarium it prefers live food but will take prepared as well. it will eat everything from shrimp pellets to floating food sticks. | ||
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| + | :Feed once or twice a day. | ||
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Latest revision as of 03:19, 13 December 2017
Driftwood Catfish
Parauchenipterus galeatus
151 Litres (40 US G.)
18-22 cm (7.1-8.7")
Freshwater
6.0 - 7.5
20 -24 °C (68-75.2°F)
6-18 °d
1:1 M:F
5-21 years
Family
Auchenipteridae
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Contents
Additional names
- Driftwood Catfish, Common Woodcat
Additional scientific names
- Trachelyopterus galeatus, Auchenipterus maculosus, Parauchenipterus paseae, Pseudauchenipterus galeatus, Silurus galeatus
Origin[edit]
Diet[edit]
- In the wild this fish feeds mostly on small fish, insects, and other prey items. Will occasionally eat fruit. In the aquarium it prefers live food but will take prepared as well. it will eat everything from shrimp pellets to floating food sticks.
Feeding regime[edit]
- Feed once or twice a day.
Pictures[edit]
References[edit]
External links[edit]
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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