Driftwood Catfish (Parauchenipterus galeatus)

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Driftwood Catfish

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Driftwood Catfish

Parauchenipterus galeatus

Difficulty

Moderate

Min. Tank Size

151 Litres (40 US G.)

Size

18-22 cm (7.1-8.7")

sg

Freshwater

pH

6.0 - 7.5

Temp.

20 -24 °C (68-75.2°F)

Water Hardness

6-18 °d

Stocking Ratio

1:1 M:F

Availability

Uncommon

Diet

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods
Other (See article)

Life Span

5-21 years

Habitat

South America

Family

Auchenipteridae




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Additional names

Driftwood Catfish, Common Woodcat

Additional scientific names

Trachelyopterus galeatus, Auchenipterus maculosus, Parauchenipterus paseae, Pseudauchenipterus galeatus, Silurus galeatus


Origin[edit]

P. galeatuscomes originates from South America including the Rio Orosa in Peru.[1]


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]

  1. ↑ Scot Cat - Catfish from Peru

External links[edit]

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