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Photo courtesy of Aqualand
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| Family: |
Ictaluridae |
| Species: |
Ictalurus punctatus |
| Common Name: |
Channel Catfish |
| Size: |
51 inches (130cm)
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| Note: |
Should not be considered a home aquarium fish, young are sometimes seen for sale and caution should taken before purchasing. It is unfair to subject any animal to less than ideal living conditions. |
| Habitat: |
North America: Central drainage's of the United
States to southern Canada and northern Mexico. |
| Min Tank Size:
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At least 125 gallons for young, public aquarium
for mature specimens. |
| Diet: |
Omnivorous, will readily accept all types of food. |
| Behavior: |
Peaceful but predatory.
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| Water: |
Temperature of 50°F to 90°F (10°-32° C) , pH range:
6.0 – 8.0; dH range: 4 - 30 |
| Care: |
Easy.
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| Communities: |
None, but possibly the largest Central and South American Cichlids. |
| Suitability: |
Poor, grows to large for the home aquaria. |
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