Dolphin Catfish (Oxydoras niger)

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Dolphin Catfish

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Dolphin Catfish

Oxydoras niger

757 Litres (200 US G.)

95-100 cm (37.4-39.4")

sg

Freshwater

pH

6.0 - 7.8

20.6-23.9°C (69 -75 °F)

10-25 °d

1:1 M:F

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods
Other (See article)

8-12 years

Family

Doradidae





Additional names

Dolphin Catfish, Ripsaw Catfish, Black Talking Catfish, Mother of Snails Catfish, Turushuki Catfish

Additional scientific names

Corydoras edentatus, Doras niger, Pseudodoras niger, Rhinodoras niger, Rhinodoras prianomus


Sexing[edit]

There are no known visual sexual differences between the sexes of this fish. There are no known records of this fish being bred in captivity.


Tank compatibility[edit]

Despite its size, this fish is generally peaceful towards tank mates and others of its own species. It makes a good tank mate to other Doradid catfish and semi-aggressive tank mates. Can be trusted with fish slightly smaller than itself but should not be kept with very small or delicate fish.

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