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Photo courtesy of
Aqualand pets plus
| Family: |
Bagridae |
| Species: |
Mystus leucophasis |
| Common Name: |
Giant Black Upside Down Asian Catfish |
| Size: |
Up to 5 inches (12.5cm) |
| Min Tank Size: |
55 gallon and larger. |
| Habitat: |
Asia; Myanmar ,Sitang |
| Diet: |
Omnivorous. Will eat just about anything offered,
loves bloodworms,dried will do. |
| Behavior: |
Swims primarily upside down although is not averse
to swimming upright to scavenge from the bottom. Likes hiding
places. Becomes very active at night, will come out in daylight
and can be quite sociable. |
| Water: |
73°F to 81°F (23°-27° C), PH 6.0-7.0, Hardness 5°
- 25° dH |
| Care: |
Moderately hard to care for. Provide at least one
good hiding place for each fish, Loves a length of pvc pipe to
hide in.. |
| Communities: |
Hardy cichlids that can take care of themselves.
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| Suitability: |
Moderate - Good for anyone that can meet it's needs. |
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