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Bulldog Catfish
Striped Bulldog Catfish (Chaetostoma cf_thomasi)
| Synonyms: | Bulldog Catfish |
| Stats: |
Adult Size: 3"
(7.5 cm) Temp: 70-75 F (21-24 C) Tank: 24 " (60 cm) minimum |
| Requirements: | Cooler water, current enjoyed. |
| Diet: | Algae, Algae tablets and sinking foods. |
| Breeding: |
Not well documented, males blockier snout, river tank a possibility.
Additional: Best bet is a river tank with very clean water, high turnover. Males have larger anal fins, almost like fans, females, shorter anal fins. I just recently moved all my chaetos back together and found eggs. They are bright yellow, and were laid under a rock with the male guarding and fanning them. I was lazy and only managed to feed 1 baby to adulthood. I fed them lettuce and mashed up fish food on rocks. An algae flled tank likely would have been ideal, but I had removed the eggs to their own tank. |
| Sociability: | Can't be mixed with conspecifics, otherwise doesn't care. |
| Related Spec: | (Chaetostoma species) -- White Spot Bulldog Pleco |
| Special Info: |
These fish come from very clean fast flowing cool streams
in South America, but are highly adaptable, and can live at
tropical temps.
More info -- River Tanks |
