Bagmen's catfish content
In nature, catfish of this variety grow up to60-70 cm. In aquariums, of course, they cannot grow so large. Their average size is 30-35 cm or less, depending on the size of the tank. There are two types of color: brown and gray-black. Albinos are very rare. The body is long, when swimming it wriggles like a snake. There are small eyes and 8 pointed antennae on the head.The sac-gull catfish is a fairly aggressive aquarium inhabitant Photo: Getty Here are the basic maintenance recommendations:
- The aquarium should be closed to 100-150liters. In it you need to place a lot of snags and other shelters in which the catfish can hide. These fish like to lie in secluded places all day long, and become active only at night.
- Water temperature should be within 21-25 degrees.
- The optimum pH level is 6.5-7.5.
- Aeration is a must! If the water is poorly saturated with oxygen, the catfish may die within 5-7 hours.
- Filtering is also needed.
- Water should be replaced weekly by 25%.
- As the soil fit small pebbles.
- Lighting should be diffused and weak.
If you are confident that you can create suchconditions - then get this interesting pet. You need to feed the catfish fry with brine shrimp nauplii. The diet of an adult individual should consist of live and dry food. Small pieces of fish or shrimp should be included in the menu. When transplanting a sac-gill representative of the species, be extremely careful. The body of the fish is covered with small poisonous spines. Their pricks are very painful, they can be compared to bee stings. Such poisonous pricks are especially dangerous for allergy sufferers. If you follow the described tips for keeping, your catfish will live 10-12 years.
Bag-catfish compatible with other fish
This fish is a predator, and a very skilled one at that.It will easily deal with any small fish. It is very easy to find out whether your catfish can get along with a particular fish. If the fish is of such a size that the catfish can clearly eat it, it will certainly do so. If the fish is large enough, you can add it as a neighbor. Large cichlids are considered optimal neighbors. Some aquarists especially like to breed catfish. If you are one of them, be sure to get this bag-gill representative of the species in your collection. You will definitely be able to surprise your friends with such an unusual fish. Read on: