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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.
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Special Info: This is one of the more common wood cats, and likes the company of its own kind.

 

 

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