Amblydoras hancocki
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| Talking Catfish | |
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| Talking Catfish | |
| Species | Amblydoras hancocki |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 132.489 liters 132,489.412 mL 35 US Gallons (132.5L) |
| Size | 15.24 cm
5-6 " (12.7-15.2cm) |
| pH | 5.8 - 7.6 |
| Temp. | 295.928 K 22.778 °C 532.67 °R 300.928 K |
| Water Hardness |
5-19 |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
8-12 years |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Talking Catfish, Blue-eye Catfish, Marbled Raphael Catfish, Marbled Talking Catfish
[edit] Other Scientific Names
- Amblydoras hancockii
[edit] Sexing
- Males are more slender than females. The females underside is creamy white whereas the males is speckled.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- An excellent community fish that should not bother other tank residents. Do not keep with aggressive fish.
[edit] Diet
- This fish has a ferocious appetite and will gorge themselves at feeding time to the point they are fit to burst. Take care not to overfeed this fish, they will scavenge.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Feed once or twice a day.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Will not harm plants, and requires a place to hide. Will wedge themselves into small gaps so take care with exposed heaters or filter arrangements.
[edit] Behaviour
- A peaceful scavenger most active at night. Younger fish will be more active during the day.
[edit] Identification
- Marbled brown in colour, this catfish has three sets of long barbels and a wide head.
