Nemurus Catfish (Hemibagrus nemurus)

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Nemurus Catfish

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Nemurus Catfish

Hemibagrus nemurus

1703 Litres (450 US G.)

63.5-66cm (25-26 ")

sg

Freshwater

pH

6.0 - 7.5

20-26.7°C (68 -80 °F)

3-20 °d

1:1 M:F

Carnivore
Live Foods
Other (See article)

8-12 years

Family

Bagridae



Additional names

Nemurus Catfish, Asian Red Tail Catfish, River Catfish

Additional scientific names

Bagrus hoevenii, Bagrus nemurus, Hemibagrus hoevenii, Macrones nemurus, Mystus johorensis, Mystus nemurus


Origin

Sexing

The male has a noticeable, elongate genital papilla.

Tank compatibility

A mostly bottom dwelling catfish, it is very intolerant of other fish that share the same tank as it. Known for it's predatory nature and for it's aggressive tendencies.

Diet

Will eat almost anything. In nature it'll eat invertebrates, fish and amphibians, but in the aquarium it will also accept dry and frozen foods. Be sure to include some meaty foods in their diet, such as thawed out fish meat or beefheart.

Feeding regime

Feed until their stomach takes on a round appearance, then only feed again maybe two or three days later. If feeding with dry foods as a staple diet, feed twice to three times daily when young, but less often when older with larger amounts.

Environment Specifics

Provide a massive tank with both open swimming areas and some shelter in the form of rocks and wood. Plants, unless properly secured, will be uprooted.

Behaviour

Extremely unsuitable for any kind of community tank, the Asian Redtail Catfish is best kept as a solitary specimen.

Identification

Differs from the South American Redtail Catfish (Phractocephalus hemioliopterus) in colour with the S.A catfish having a white underside extending to the tail from the size, where in the Asian species it does not. The Asian Redtail has red ventral fins, while in the S.A species those fins are black. The South American species also has notable speckling on the head.
The Asian Redtail can be distinguished from other bagrids by the notably flattened head.

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