Spotted Driftwood Catfish (Trachelyichthys decaradiatus)
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Spotted Driftwood Catfish
Spotted Driftwood Catfish
Trachelyichthys decaradiatus
76 Litres (20 US G.)
7.6-8.1cm (3-3.2 ")
Freshwater
6.5 - 7.0
20-27.8°C (68 -82 °F)
8-15 °d
1:1 M:F
5-10 years
Family
Auchenipteridae
Contents
Sexing[edit]
- Males have a modified anal fin, similar in that to the gonopodium of livebearers. Mature females will be more full in the belly if they are gravid.
Tank compatibility[edit]
- A generally peaceful Catfish that does best with other South American fish species with similar requirements. May eat very small fish or fry however.
Diet[edit]
- Will appreciate meaty foods like bloodworm, daphnia, earthworms, ghost shrimp and may also accept sinking pellets and flake.
Feeding regime[edit]
- Feed once or twice a day.
Environment specifics[edit]
- Needs a spacious tank, prefers densely planted with plenty of hiding places combined with open swimming space and does not like very bright light.
Behaviour[edit]
- A generally peaceful bottom-dwelling catfish.
Identification[edit]
- A striking catfish with a straight spine and rounded belly with pointed dorsal fin. The body is cream-yellow in colour with several large dark brown-black spots and blotches. It has three sets of barbels around its mouth. It can be mistaken for Trachelyichthys exilis, but T.decaradiatus's eyes are set further forward on the head.
Pictures[edit]
External links[edit]
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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