tiny moth catfish

[KungFish]

im not sure if Akysis is correct, im no expert on these and think the markings are similar but the pectoral fins don't look as robust in the Akysis. but that said the markings look more like it and it could just be the angle of the pictures on line. I may set this guy up on his own and lower the temp because the moths can take lower temps as well just to be on the safe side.

The pectorals look quite similar to Akysis species, like in this picture http://www.scotcat.com/thedarkone/akysidae/akysis_prashadi5.jpg In fact A. prashadi looks like a possible match overall.

 

[hooliganATV]

im going to set him up tonight in a spare 5G with no heater HOB and lots of plants see how he get on, I can always put him back if its dosn't work out

 

[KungFish]

Make sure to have a bottom of fine sand as some Akysis species can burrow. Also smooth rocks may be good as they replicate their natural habitat.