Black Driftwood Catfish (Trachycorystes trachycorystes)
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Black Driftwood Catfish
Black Driftwood Catfish
Trachycorystes trachycorystes
284 Litres (75 US G.)
30.5-35.6cm (12-14 ")
Freshwater
6.4 - 7.0
22.8-28.9°C (73 -84 °F)
8-15 °d
1:1 M:F
5-10 years
Family
Auchenipteridae
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Contents
Additional names
- Black Driftwood Catfish, Black Catfish
Additional scientific names
- Auchenipterus trachycorystes, Trachycorystes typus
Sexing[edit]
- Males have a genital papilla and do not grow as large as females. Males are also reported to develop thickened barbels and/or larger dorsal spines.
Diet[edit]
- This is a predatory fish and probably feeds on fish and crustaceans, such as shrimps. It should take frozen shrimp and chunks of frozen fish and may also accept sinking catfish pellets.
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External links[edit]
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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- Planet Catfish
- Practical Fishkeeping Interesting Imports
