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| Family: |
Malapteruridae
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| Species: |
Malapterurus electricus
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| Common Name: |
Electric Catfish |
| Size: |
Average adult size: 12" (26 cm) for dwarfs (Paradoxoglanis species), some species up to 39" (100cm)
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| Habitat: |
Africa: Western and central tropical Africa and the Nile River. |
| Min Tank Size: |
135 gallons.
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| Diet: |
Carnivorous, garden worms, frozen bloodworms, shrimp, Krill.
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| Behavior: |
A nocturnal fish - solitary and preditory.
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| Water: |
Temperature of 74 to 84ºF (23 – 30°C), pH 7.0 to 8.0 dH range: to 20.
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| Care: |
Difficult, tank should be dimly lit and contain rock formations and driftwood, the substrate should be soft as they have no scales and can easily be injured.
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| Communities: |
No, Species tank recommened. |
| Suitability: |
Well seasoned aquarists, an adult Electric Catfish can severely injure its caretaker if not handled properly.
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