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Catfish – Flagtail Porthole

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*NOTE: AS A FISH FARM, WE DO NOT OFFER GENDER SPECIFIC SEXING ON FISH STOCK. REQUEST FOR MALES OR FEMALES CAN ONLY BE ACCOMMODATED IF THE ITEM SPECIFIES GENDER IN THE DESCRIPTION SUCH AS: MALE BETTA, FEMALE GUPPY, ETC SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE.

Description

Flagtail Porthole Catfish, Dianema urostriatum
aka: Flag Tail Porthole Cat, Flag Tail Hoplo, Flagtail Catfish, Halestribet Pansermalle (Denmark), Schwielenwels (Germany)

Native to: Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil.
Synonym(s): Decapogon urostriatum
Etymology: Dianema: From the Greek di-, meaning two and nema, meaning filament; in reference to the long maxillary barbels.
Size: 125mm or 4.9″
pH: 6.0 – 8.0
Temp: 25.0-28.0°C or 77-82.4°F

Horizontal black and white alternating stripes on tail fin, the only other member of the genus has a clear caudal fin and is generally smaller. Sexing: Females are more heavily bodied than males.

Feeding Will take a variety of prepared foods, flake and frozen, for maintenance.
Furniture Caves (rock or pipe), plants are often used as resting places in mid-water.
Compatibility: Very docile fish, mid-water swimmer; an ideal larger catfish for the community aquarium or garden pond best to stock in groups or colonies.

Appx sizing

Reg 1.5 to 1.75″

Med 2″

Lg

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