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Kryptopterus cryptopterus (Bleeker, 1851) |
Image contributors to this species: |
Allan James (3) Johnny Jensen's Photographic Library (4) |
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Relevant Information: |
Aquarium Care: Quite a peaceful species that is best kept in a group which needs a lot of swimming space. Will consider smaller fish (less than 4cm) as prey. Active during the day in a tank 4ft (120cm) or over with quiet tank mates. Provide a planted tank with overhanging or floating plants. Diet: Small live foods and good quality flake. Frozen and tablet foods. |
Common Name: |
Blue Sheathfish |
Synonyms: |
Silurus cryptopterus, Kryptopterus micropus |
Family: |
Siluridae |
Distribution: |
Asia: Mekong and Chao Phraya basins; also from the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra and Borneo. |
Size: |
20.0cm. (8ins) |
Temp: |
22-25°C (71-77°F) |
p.H. |
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6.5-7.5. |
Reference: |
Baensch, H.A. and R.
Riehl, 1985.
Aquarien atlas. Band 2. Mergus, Verlag für Natur-und
Heimtierkunde GmbH, Melle, Germany. 1216 p. |
Family: Siluridae Back to Ident-A-Cat Click on Thumbnails |
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