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Zamora Catfish (Auchenipterichthys thoracatus)

Synonyms:
Midnight Catfish

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Planet Catfish -- Zamora 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 catfish try to keep with tankmates over 2 inches to prevent nightime eating.
Related Spec:
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Special Info:

This is one of the nmore common woodcats, and likes the company of its own kind.

 

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