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Zamora Catfish (Auchenipterichthys thoracatus)
| Synonyms: | Midnight Catfish |
| Stats: |
Adult Size: 4.5"
(11 cm) Temp: 72-77 F ( C) Tank: 30 " (70 cm) minimum |
| Requirements: | At least a 20 gallon tank, caves and leafy plants preferred. pH: 7, Hardness: soft |
| Diet: | Small live, sinking tablets, carnivore fare. |
| Breeding: | Not known in aquarium. Male has a modified fin much like a gonopodium and fertilization is internal. |
| Sociability: | Can be kept singly or in groups, quite peaceful. As with all larger catfish try to keep with tank mates over 2 inches to prevent nighttime eating. |
| Related Spec: | ... |
| Special Info: | This is one of the more common wood cats, and likes the company of its own kind. |