Two Spot Catfish (Mystus bimaculatus)
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Two Spot Catfish
Mystus bimaculatus
57 Litres (15 US G.)
5.1-6.1cm (2-2.4 ")
Freshwater
4.0 - 6.5
23.3-27.8°C (74 -82 °F)
0-5 °d
1:1 M:F
3-8 years
Family
Bagridae
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Contents
Additional names
- Two Spot Catfish, Two Spot Mystus Two Spotted Catfish
Additional scientific names
- Macrones bimaculatus
Origin
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Sexing
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Tank compatibility
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Diet
- This catfish will accept sinking flakes and pellets and will also willingly take live/frozen foods like bloodworms.
Feeding regime
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Environment Specifics
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Behaviour
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Identification
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Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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